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Battlefield V executive: Female characters are here to stay

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In response to “historical inaccuracies” being depicted in Battlefield V’s trailer, the general manager of the development company, DICE, has stated that female characters in games are here to stay.
A couple of days ago, EA showed off its upcoming World War II-shooter, Battlefield V, in a reveal trailer. While the aforementioned video offered a glimpse at some fantastical gameplay, one thing in particular drew the ire of many viewers around the globe: the depiction of women on frontlines.
Tens of thousands of people have apparently taken offense to this ” historical inaccuracy ” portrayed in the game, and taken to various social media platforms to voice their concerns. However, an executive from Battlefield V developer, DICE, has stated that female characters in games are here to stay.
In a string of tweets, DICE General Manager Oskar Gabrielson noted that:
While some people appear to have responded positively to Gabrielson’s tweets, others have fired back saying that if Battlefield V really is about player choice, they should be given the option to disable all sorts of customization .
As the feud between the group of people who are arguing the historical inaccuracies of Battlefield V and the game’s developers rages on, one has to wonder how it’ll affect the sales of the title, which is scheduled for a release on October 19.

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