“Transphobic” Content Removed From Rockstar’s GTA 5 (PS5, Xbox Series X)

Rockstar has apparently made a few minor and discreet changes in the GTA 5 updated edition for the next-gen consoles.

Recently, Rockstar Games released a new version of Grand Theft Auto V for the PlayStation 5 and Xbox One X and S, bringing with it a few little changes that had previously gone undetected. However, eagle-eyed fans noticed some changes and compared it to earlier versions of the game.

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A few pieces of content that had been deemed “transphobic” by the community and some users have been changed. One of the most noticeable examples is a figure in the arcade office, where it says “interchangeable genitalia”.  Now, it does not correspond to transgender individuals.

More Changes

In addition to this, particular NPCs on the map, such as the “Drag Queen” no longer exist as a result of a reform of this nature. Although the character design is no longer available, Director Mode still has access to it. However, the dialogue (among which he made reference to the usage of hormones) has been completely deleted.

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Next-Gen GTA 5

Rockstar Games’ next-generation Grand Theft Auto V re-release has only been out a few weeks. However, it appears that the gaming community is not happy with what they’ve included for consoles.

For other players, this is how they intended to show their displeasure – they chose the review bombing method. This involves casting in large numbers with negative ratings to make the game’s average score also drop.

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