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Ryan suggests that the controversy is less about the game itself and more about political and ideological motives. He underscores that many people oppose the depiction of communism because it challenges ideologies they support or wish to remain unexamined. The push to silence or restrict such content is, in Ryan’s view, an attempt to prevent honest discussions about history and geopolitics.
He also draws parallels with other cultural debates, such as the controversy over Ghosts of Tsushima’s depiction of the Mongol invasions or 300’s simplified portrayal of ancient Greece’s resistance against Persia. In each case, the core issue seems to be the use of history in storytelling—which some groups want to limit or control.