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While many viewers appreciated the boldness of the trailer, others are outraged. Critics allege that the trailer propagates Russian and communist stereotypes and amounts to propaganda. Some commenters compare it to McCarthyist fears or accuse the developers of pushing fascist or far-right narratives.
Ryan highlights these diverse reactions, illustrating how some interpret the trailer as a deliberate attempt to demonize communism. Others suggest that the inclusion of Besmanov's interview and the portrayal of Soviet agents might be an attempt to educate players or at least highlight Cold War fears—though this is met with suspicion by critics on the opposite end.