Ghost of Yōtei Trailer Faces Backlash Amid Charlie Kirk Controversy

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As a huge fan of the *Ghost of Tsushima* world, I’m honestly pretty bummed to see the reaction to the *Ghost of Yōtei – One Thousand Blades* trailer. It seems like Sony and Sucker Punch are getting a lot of heat online, and fans aren’t exactly thrilled with what they’ve shown so far.

Trailer Reactions

The new trailer on PlayStation’s YouTube channel has received a lot of negative feedback, with 25,000 dislikes compared to only 13,000 likes. Interestingly, it wasn’t posted on X (formerly Twitter), a platform already dealing with criticism due to comments made by the developer seemingly celebrating an attempt on Charlie Kirk’s life.

As a big fan, I’ve been reading the reactions to the game, and it’s clear a lot of people are upset about how the studio dealt with the Kirk situation. They’re saying the developers showed a real lack of respect, and it feels especially jarring when you consider the game’s samurai themes – things like honor and dignity are central to that world, and the reaction to Kirk’s passing just didn’t align with those values at all.

Among the top-liked comments:

  • “You have no honor.” – Lord Shimura
  • “RIP Charlie Kirk. I hope we can build a society where we all respect each other.”
  • “It is absolutely wholesome to see the comments because we are holding Sony and SP accountable.”
  • “A samurai with no honor is not a samurai.”
  • “Honor and respect to Charlie Kirk. Mocking his death hurts us all.”
  • “Ghouls who celebrate someone’s passing don’t deserve our money. RIP Charlie.”
  • “RIP Charlie Kirk. Reject the hate from these devs.”

Growing Fallout for Sony and Sucker Punch

This criticism comes after a previous issue where Drew Harrison, a senior artist on *Ghost of Yōtei*, publicly praised the assassination of Kirk, resulting in his termination.

Players are now expressing their frustration with Sony and Sucker Punch by using the game’s marketing campaign as a platform to criticize the companies’ response to a recent issue.

The game is already facing bad publicity before its October 2nd launch, with many people leaving negative feedback and commenting critically about Charlie Kirk.

Fallout Across Hollywood, Comics, and Gaming

As a movie critic, I’m seeing a huge uproar ripple through Hollywood, the comic book world, and the gaming industry following the assassination of Charlie Kirk. Several prominent figures – like Tim Russ from *Star Trek* and Michael Keaton, who famously played Batman – are facing backlash for things they’ve said publicly. But it’s not just individuals; major companies are in the hot seat too. Developers and artists at places like Bethesda, Epic Games, Blizzard, and SEGA are being called out for either mocking or openly celebrating Kirk’s death on social media, and it’s creating a really messy situation.

DC Comics cancelled the “Red Hood” series by Gretchen Felker-Martin after she made controversial statements online, sparking widespread criticism. Artist Alex Ross received backlash when a Superman image was briefly posted and then removed from his X account following a shooting. Similarly, Stephen King had to apologize for sharing inaccurate information about Kirk before advertising his new movie, “The Long Walk.”

The gaming world has also been affected by this tragedy. Drew Harrison, who worked on the game *Ghost of Yōtei*, lost his job after posting celebratory messages about Kirk’s death online. Additionally, Tyler Robinson, the person now in custody, is accused of engraving video game themes onto bullet casings connected to the shooting.

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2025-09-17 05:01