Posted 4/5/2024, 7:45:24 PM
Life is Strange Studio Confronts Use of Hate Symbols During Development
- Deck Nine developers reportedly found Nazi symbols like "88", "18", and a Hagal rune hidden in Life is Strange games during development
- Developers flagged the hate symbols to bosses but changes were slow, with some imagery remaining
- CEO Mark Lyons finally addressed the issue after repeated reports, hiring a firm to investigate
- Lyons announced an anti-hate policy and training, but current employees say these haven't happened
- Developers felt the hate symbols were particularly inappropriate given Life is Strange's reputation for diversity