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A consistent point of contention from the gaming community has been the game's supposed "woke" themes and controversial story choices. Veil Guard became embroiled in debates over its narrative direction, which many players saw as pandering or awkwardly inserted social commentary, diverging from traditional RPG storytelling. Such themes—including non-binary acceptance and other progressive narratives—alienated core fans who felt these elements detracted from the core gameplay experience.