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Furthermore, critics noted that the depiction of protests as manipulated by villainous organizations could be seen as an unfair generalization or even a politicized narrative. The timing of the controversy is particularly notable, given ongoing social unrest worldwide and heightened sensitivities regarding depiction of civil protests.
The Response from the Gaming Community and Industry Observers
Many gamers and industry commentators voiced skepticism about Ubisoft's apology. Some argued that companies are often pressured into issuing apologies for symbolic imagery rather than substantive issues, and that such gestures do little to address underlying problems like censorship or cultural insensitivity.