"Woke" "DEI" - Read this

[Girly Existence]

Totally understand where you're coming from—your concern is valid and shared by many players these days. A lot of gamers just want to enjoy a good story and immersive gameplay without being pulled into political or ideological narratives, especially when it feels forced or unnatural to the world or characters.

As for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, here's what we know so far:

The game’s primary focus seems to be on a dark fantasy narrative, set in a world where people vanish each year based on a number painted in the sky by a mysterious "Paintress."

The setting is inspired by Belle Époque-era France, and the story themes are more philosophical and existential—touching on mortality, hope, resistance, and the human spirit.

So far, no previews, trailers, or developer statements suggest that the game is pushing any political agenda or includes what’s commonly referred to as “woke” content.

The characters and world-building appear to be original and stylized, with a heavy focus on atmosphere, gameplay, and emotional storytelling—rather than real-world political messaging.

Of course, until the full game is released, we can't say 100% for sure—but based on everything public so far, there’s no indication that it's going down the path of politicized storytelling like some recent AAA titles have been criticized for.

The dev team at Sandfall Interactive seems more focused on creating a timeless, immersive RPG rather than a social commentary piece. If you’re looking for a game that lets you just dive into an imaginative world and enjoy turn-based battles with rich lore, this one is looking promising.

I already did pre-order the game

[JimmyJoeBlow]

Why? Why bother to make another post? There are so many about it for the average ill-informed consumer to raise their hand and say, "i participated" in those replies.

I'll just leave this here for everybody. Please don't have another thread of this caliber get so huge. This game deserves more conversations than the same boring ones.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZOhl3dDbWA

PS: I do understand you are trying to help others op

[lilac]

thank you chat gpt

[zhligw]

Originally posted by Girly Existence:

Totally understand where you're coming from—your concern is valid and shared by many players these days. A lot of gamers just want to enjoy a good story and immersive gameplay without being pulled into political or ideological narratives, especially when it feels forced or unnatural to the world or characters.

As for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, here's what we know so far:

The game’s primary focus seems to be on a dark fantasy narrative, set in a world where people vanish each year based on a number painted in the sky by a mysterious "Paintress."

The setting is inspired by Belle Époque-era France, and the story themes are more philosophical and existential—touching on mortality, hope, resistance, and the human spirit.

So far, no previews, trailers, or developer statements suggest that the game is pushing any political agenda or includes what’s commonly referred to as “woke” content.

The characters and world-building appear to be original and stylized, with a heavy focus on atmosphere, gameplay, and emotional storytelling—rather than real-world political messaging.

Of course, until the full game is released, we can't say 100% for sure—but based on everything public so far, there’s no indication that it's going down the path of politicized storytelling like some recent AAA titles have been criticized for.

The dev team at Sandfall Interactive seems more focused on creating a timeless, immersive RPG rather than a social commentary piece. If you’re looking for a game that lets you just dive into an imaginative world and enjoy turn-based battles with rich lore, this one is looking promising.

I already did pre-order the game

This is another at length woke, phobic, paranoid post that every game gets judged by these days-by immature young people.
Who cares! As long as the game is good and has a good universal theme in its story. Who cares if there are gays or trans or whatever that are either optional or just there. As long as its a good game.
These are criteria for fools and followers of the ideal so called normal. This is an easy, unintelligent, and ignorant way to critic any game or art form. And it is someone who knows little about literature and art.
No one is "pushing their agenda" on anyone in these games you are paranoid about
It's just there and you have to deal with it just like in reality, girlyguy.
What I personally hate is when a game is nothing but lesbians throughout the whole game and not even done well and just
because the dev thinks Lesbianism is cool and popular (which it is popular) they use it all throughout the game because they can't think of anything original or creative to make a game interesting intriguing. Like don't nod games or The last of use 2 -though TLOU2 does have good game play and maybe a decent story they pushed the Lesbian theme way too much to make it sell as we've see in commercials and movies for the past 3 decades.

Yes, why even make these posts? Let the artist, the dev do what they want as long as it is good political or not. Stop all these conventional right wing restrictions or we will have the most boring game stories ever-plastic ♥♥♥♥ and Jane who have lot's of money and are the most boring, shallow, self serving couple.

[Axelhander]

Informative and all but this didn't need yet another topic. BUT since it's here:

*ahem*

DEI agendas are stupid.

This reactionary paranoia to them is equally stupid.

[lilac]

the enlightened centrist has come to save the day

[Axelhander]

Originally posted by lilac:

the enlightened centrist has come to save the day

I don't do the left/right/center nonsense, thanks.

What I said stands.

[Sm0k3f47h3r]

after kingdom come II i'll wait till the full game is out and see what ppl say then. dying light 2 went full woke ~25h into the game so fingers crossed that this one does not.

[lilac]

Originally posted by Sm0k3f47h3r:

after kingdom come II i'll wait till the full game is out and see what ppl say then. dying light 2 went full woke ~25h into the game so fingers crossed that this one does not.

man it must be sad to be too afraid to be able to play any of the new entries in series you enjoy because they have gay people in them or something

[Animecore]

a simple answer is required. Not bait. If it is a social engineering project to get me to accept things I don't want to accept. I'll pass.

[kek]

I usually avoid nearly anything thats has woke or dei shoved down our throats with no reason and just agenda. I have avoided games having this for years. But for this one, I was so pulled in by the reveal and premise that I insta-pre-ordered the day it showed up as available to purchase. The only thing I am afraid for now is being way too hyped for the game. I sure hope it is at least as good as it looks from the trailers and showcases so far. The story premise is already intriguing so I am not worried about that.

[lilac]

Originally posted by kek:

I usually avoid nearly anything thats has woke or dei shoved down my throat

except for cyberpunk and baldurs gate 3 and elden ring and nier and for honor apparently. kind of hypocritical

[rodrikes]

poor copy-paste troll / award farm. boo.

[Righteous-A]

everything I don't like is woke

[Action Bastard]

Informative post. Yeah I've been following this and saw nothing in terms of game content or unhinged-devs-on-bluesky that suggested there was anything fishy with this one. Probably gonna scoop this as well. Thanks for the write-up. Don't concern yourself over the head-in-the-sand replies attacking you for simply answering a question that's been proven time and again many people have, on an issue they do care about.

[ShadowFox]

Originally posted by zhligw:

Originally posted by Girly Existence:

Totally understand where you're coming from—your concern is valid and shared by many players these days. A lot of gamers just want to enjoy a good story and immersive gameplay without being pulled into political or ideological narratives, especially when it feels forced or unnatural to the world or characters.

As for Clair Obscur: Expedition 33, here's what we know so far:

The game’s primary focus seems to be on a dark fantasy narrative, set in a world where people vanish each year based on a number painted in the sky by a mysterious "Paintress."

The setting is inspired by Belle Époque-era France, and the story themes are more philosophical and existential—touching on mortality, hope, resistance, and the human spirit.

So far, no previews, trailers, or developer statements suggest that the game is pushing any political agenda or includes what’s commonly referred to as “woke” content.

The characters and world-building appear to be original and stylized, with a heavy focus on atmosphere, gameplay, and emotional storytelling—rather than real-world political messaging.

Of course, until the full game is released, we can't say 100% for sure—but based on everything public so far, there’s no indication that it's going down the path of politicized storytelling like some recent AAA titles have been criticized for.

The dev team at Sandfall Interactive seems more focused on creating a timeless, immersive RPG rather than a social commentary piece. If you’re looking for a game that lets you just dive into an imaginative world and enjoy turn-based battles with rich lore, this one is looking promising.

I already did pre-order the game

This is another at length woke, phobic, paranoid post that every game gets judged by these days-by immature young people.
Who cares! As long as the game is good and has a good universal theme in its story. Who cares if there are gays or trans or whatever that are either optional or just there. As long as its a good game.
These are criteria for fools and followers of the ideal so called normal. This is an easy, unintelligent, and ignorant way to critic any game or art form. And it is someone who knows little about literature and art.
No one is "pushing their agenda" on anyone in these games you are paranoid about
It's just there and you have to deal with it just like in reality, girlyguy.
What I personally hate is when a game is nothing but lesbians throughout the whole game and not even done well and just
because the dev thinks Lesbianism is cool and popular (which it is popular) they use it all throughout the game because they can't think of anything original or creative to make a game interesting intriguing. Like don't nod games or The last of use 2 -though TLOU2 does have good game play and maybe a decent story they pushed the Lesbian theme way too much to make it sell as we've see in commercials and movies for the past 3 decades.

Yes, why even make these posts? Let the artist, the dev do what they want as long as it is good political or not. Stop all these conventional right wing restrictions or we will have the most boring game stories ever-plastic ♥♥♥♥ and Jane who have lot's of money and are the most boring, shallow, self serving couple.

Because people are sick and tired of being preached at by the woke community and while some games do a tasteful job of making a diverse and interesting world too many do it veilguard style where its like you are a pride rally and someone is just shouting into your face for 50+ hours. Luckily this game seems to actually be focused on the GAME and not on political crap so I'm excited :)