The release of Starfield is scheduled for September 6. Reviews of the role-playing game will be available at the end of this week, and those with early access will be able to start playing on Friday. Despite the fact that only a few reviewers and game creators have played it so far, some people are already expressing concerns about Starfield being “woke”.
The discussion about whether the game will be “woke” has sparked a heated debate in the Starfield community on Steam, with nearly 1,000 responses received.
For those unfamiliar with the term, “woke” is a neologism commonly used in English-speaking SJW counterculture. It refers to someone who has embraced modern Western non-traditional values. It implies that the person has become aware of social issues and fully supports globalism, even if it contradicts their own interests.
One response to the topic suggests that Starfield may have some elements of “wokeness”, but not to the extent seen in Baldur’s Gate 3. Another person also doubts that Starfield will reach the same level of depravity as Baldur’s Gate 3.
Another user mentions Fallout 4, which had already started gaining momentum before the company was acquired by Microsoft. Some people agree that this could contribute to the game being perceived as “woke”.
According to some users, another factor that could make Starfield “woke” is the apparent lack of attractive women based on the footage seen so far. The design changes of Aloy in Horizon Forbidden West and the woman in the new Fable trailer have led many to consider both games “woke”. Starfield may also face criticism if the majority of women in the game are deemed unattractive, as Bethesda’s character models have not been known for their attractiveness.
As one user puts it, “As long as I can create a truly masculine male character and the female NPCs aren’t all unattractive, I’ll be fine.”
There are also those who believe that the criticisms towards Starfield are unfounded, citing other games like Skyrim with its warrior women. They insinuate that any game can be criticized based on an incorrect interpretation of the definition of “woke”, including New Vegas. According to one user, “Woke” refers to men who believe they are women. Real women, even if not conventionally attractive, are definitely not “woke”.
Criticism has also been directed at the absence of gender labels like “males” and ”females” in Starfield, as the game uses pronouns like “he,” “she,” or “they”. This aligns more with the definition of “woke”. Additionally, it is expected that Starfield will include homosexual relationships, as it follows a long-standing trend in gaming. The main concern is making sure that a random dialogue choice doesn’t result in getting attacked. We will soon find out if this is the case or not.
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