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Adding fuel to the fire was the presence of staff members associated with the game, notably director Karen Bush, a trans woman, who expressed a desire for a game "free of modern politics." While this may resonate differently depending on individual perspectives, it became a point of contention for many critics who viewed her inclusion and statements as emblematic of a larger trend of political infusion into gaming franchises, which some fans feel tarnishes the authenticity and storytelling purity of beloved series.