Although it has not yet been determined that the harmony of the "Sword Star" costume was done in that regard, many players have pointed the finger at Sony. The move has also sparked concerns that GTA 6 could be subject to similar scrutiny.
NikTekOfficial, a well-known blogger, noted that Sony and Xbox's gaming culture is very different from the GTA series, and he appreciates this difference. GTA is known for its free-spirited, crime-based, violence-based, dark humor, and social satire.
However, with Sword Star coming under scrutiny, NikTekOfficial expressed concern about the censorship that GTA6 might face: "I hope these companies won't suppress R-Star or impose any censorship on GTA6. Games should allow developers the freedom to release according to their vision. If someone feels uncomfortable or offended by the game content, they can choose not to buy it. ”
He added: "I'm not angry that Shift Up made changes to the character at Sony's request. My concern is that GTA6 may have to change the original design of the R star if the censorship gets out of hand. ”