The community surrounding Wuthering Waves is currently buzzing with discussions sparked by recent censorship changes related to the new character and boss introduced in version 2.2. Kuro Games has made adjustments to the designs of various characters and their outfits to align better with the game’s age rating. These visual modifications were deployed across all servers following a minor shader update.
While a majority of players resumed their gaming experience after these changes, a segment of the community advocates for the restoration of the original character designs.
Examining the Unannounced Censorship of Character Designs in Wuthering Waves
The latest update for Wuthering Waves, version 2.2, has brought forth the addition of Cantarella to its roster of playable characters. With distinct design elements and gameplay mechanics, many players have gravitated toward her character, particularly due to a compelling accompanying story that has piqued fan interest.
Though Cantarella garnered a positive reception, Kuro Games implemented censorship on certain visual aspects that conflicted with the game’s age rating policies. Notably, these changes were made without any prior announcement, raising eyebrows among avid fans.
Additionally, the developer has initiated a shadow censorship on the boss character, Fleurdelys. Opinions within the development team deemed her outfit too revealing, leading to subsequent texture adjustments aimed at aligning her design with regulatory standards. While these changes may fulfill necessary requirements, some fans voice concerns regarding the possible repercussions on the artistic representation of the characters.
Historically, Kuro Games has a track record of censoring character outfits—evident in the adjustments made to Scar’s attire, a design change that remains visible in the game. It is reasonable to assume that similar treatments may continue for both Cantarella and Fleurdelys. The developers maintain the right to oversee and modify virtual assets in order to enhance service quality and enforce content regulations.
Many fans were hopeful for an official announcement regarding these censorship measures and are expressing desires to revert the character designs to their original formats in global server settings.