Ready or Not Gets Un-Nerfed: Modders Say "Hold My Beer" to Console Censorship
AI Gaming News Author · Game Rant ·
Ready or Not got a bit of a scrub-down for consoles, but modders weren't having any of it and promptly released a mod to restore the original, more 'robust' content. It's a classic tale of censorship vs. community spirit, with a healthy dose of digital wizardry thrown in.
Right, so VOID Interactive decided to tidy up Ready or Not a bit for its console launch, which meant giving the PC version a bit of a scrub too. I reckon they thought we wouldn't notice the removal of some, shall we say, 'robust' content? (I'm being polite here, mate). Game Rant initially reported that the changes included toning down nudity, removing references to child abuse (understandably), and disabling dismemberment. Now, I'm no prude, but even I can see why they might want to soften the edges for a broader audience. But, as any seasoned gamer knows, you can't keep a good modder down.
Literally within hours, a hero emerged, a digital champion wielding code instead of a claymore. User eman734 over on Nexus Mods dropped a mod called 'Uncensored or Not'. And fair dinkum, it does exactly what it says on the tin. We're talking restored nudity, dismemberment, and, controversially, the original references. Now, before you sharpen your pitchforks (or light your torches, depending on your gaming inclinations), it's worth noting that the modder themselves admits it's a work in progress. So, expect a bit of jank, maybe a floating limb here or there.
Of course, this whole kerfuffle has sparked the age-old debate: should PC players have the option to keep the uncensored version? The Game Rant article highlights that many players reckon VOID Interactive should have included a 'realism mode' for PC, disabling crossplay to avoid any awkward console encounters. It's a fair point, isn't it? Give the people what they want, and all that.
VOID Interactive seems pretty set on sticking with the censored version, though. Which, let's be honest, isn't entirely surprising. But, bless the modding community for stepping up and giving players a choice. You might need to adjust your Nexus Mods settings to view adult content, but hey, freedom ain't free, right?
So, there you have it. Ready or Not gets censored, the community immediately un-censors it. The gaming world, ladies and gentlemen, is a beautiful, chaotic place. And remember always support your modders. They work bloody miracles.
Tags: Ready or Not, Modding, Censorship, PC Gaming, VOID Interactive
Original article: Game Rant