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The situation attracted attention from outside the traditional gaming commentary sphere. Notably, Elon Musk—an influential entrepreneur and vocal advocate of free speech—stepped into the debate. Musk shared his stance via social media, stating that "it should not be acceptable for any company in the gaming industry to be racist and sexist against white guys." His tweet aligned with concerns from many gamers who feel marginalized by the industry's increasing focus on identity politics.