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But what arrived was nothing close to expectations. The character model for Mrs. Freeze sparked outrage online due to its design choices, which many viewed as emblematic of woke/inclusive politics seeping into gaming. The character was transformed into a nonbinary, androgynous figure—featuring blue hair, pink glasses, and a generally unappealing, overweight appearance. Critics were quick to condemn this as a neo-progressive misstep, asserting it was an unnecessary and poorly executed change that prioritized identity politics over aesthetics or functional design.