“If you don’t like it, don’t buy it” Former PlayStation boss responds to Ghost of Yotei haters

Ghost of Tsushima It surprised everyone and everyone in 2020, so there were many expectations about its hypothetical sequel. After a long wait, sony finally revealed the next installment of the franchise: Ghost of Yoteiwhich will introduce a new protagonist. The announcement divided opinions in the community, prompting a former PlayStation executive to weigh in and share his opinion.

While in the first title we learned about the journey of Jin Sakaithe second installment will be set more 300 years later and will allow us to explore the history of Atsu. The reveal trailer excited many players due to the beautiful landscapes, but the fact that a woman will have the leading role raised the eyebrows of a sector of the fans.

Shortly after the announcement of Ghost of Yoteisome people were quick to classify this sequel as a game “progress” either “feminist”. Unfortunately, Erika Ishiiwho plays Atsu, was also apparently the target of negative criticism on social media due to his personal preferences.

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Shawn Layden defends Ghost of Yotei and has a message for detractors

Although some are simply disappointed that Jin Sakai will not return, it is clear that many players are less than enthusiastic about the idea of ​​a woman being the protagonist of the new installment. These complaints reached the ears of Shawn Layden, the former head of PlayStation.

Specifically, the executive reacted to a publication that included a negative review and sent a strong message to the detractors: if you are not excited Ghost of Yoteijust don’t buy it. Furthermore, he defended the creative decisions of Sucker Punchpossibly in reference to the fact that Atsu will be the protagonist.

“First: it’s a game, it’s entertainment. A story that a team of creators believe in and want to do that. Second: it’s a game; If you don’t like it, don’t buy it. In fact, why don’t you create the video game you want,” commented Shawn Layden on his personal X account.

With this post, it was clear that Shawn Layden supports Sucker Punch. Now, why was it decided to change region and protagonist? Andrew Goldfarbdirector of communications for the developer studio, stated that they wanted to innovate and take the franchise to new horizons to explore an unprecedented story.

“To create something new but familiar, we looked beyond the story of Jin Sakai and the island of Tsushima (…) At Sucker Punch, we love origin stories and wanted to explore what it could mean to have a new hero wearing the mask of Ghost and discover a new legend,” commented the creative.

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