GTA V Cuts Out Content That Was Considered Transphobic Skip to content Click here to check out the GameByte Shop great games, consoles and more! A much needed change. GTA V Cuts Out Content That Was Considered Transphobic 19 April 2022 by GameByte It seems that the new-gen versions of GTA V have had some changes that remove some transphobic content. While GTA V was generally a critically acclaimed game, it would be wrong to say there weren’t criticisms of it when it was released. There’s an argument to be made that it’s a parodical game, but sometimes it just took things too far. For one, that infamous torture scene just wasn’t necessary. And there was an amount of misogyny present that just felt mean spirited. On top of all of that, GTA V had some transphobic moments too, though it seems that the new-gen versions of the game have had that removed. In new-gen GTAV/GTAO, Rockstar appear to have disabled the trans caricatures or “drag queens” from spawning outside Cockatoos. This could be following a plea from OutMakingGames last year. I hope this provides comfort to anyone who felt these NPCs depicted harmful stereotypes ‍- Kirsty Cloud (@kirstycloud) April 8, 2022 Twitter user Kirsty Cloud pointed out these changes. She noted that Rockstar seems to have “disabled the trans caricatures or ‘drag queens’ from spawning outside Cockatoos.” ADVERT ADVERT Cloud went on to say that these NPCs are still present in Director Mode. But dialogue options that let players question the NPCs over their use of hormones has been disabled. Were there other changes This isn’t the only change in the game. Reddit user JayProspero pointed out that the Captain Spacetoy Interstella Transgender with interchangeable genitalia figure has been removed from the wall in E&E. It probably doesn’t need an explanation as to why that entire thing is transphobic. In Cloud’s tweet, she pointed out how this might change might have come as a result of OutMakingGames, a UK based group of LGBTQ+ working in the game industry, writing an open letter to Rockstar games asking the studio to examine GTA V’s depiction of “trans and gender diverse people.” Though Rockstar has not commented on the situation, so it’s hard to tell why these changes took place.ADVERT ADVERT The fighting in Ukraine is causing families to flee their homes. Please give now to save lives and protect people in need. Donate today! SHOP WITH GAMEBYTE Along with the latest games, merch, and accessories, the GameByte Shop has an epic Loyalty Points Scheme – earning you points for every £1 you spend to redeem for huge discounts! Also, sign up to our newsletter to be notified of new-gen console drops, deals, and more. Please note the GameByte Shop is available for UK customers only.ADVERT ADVERT Featured Image Credit: Rockstar TweetShareSharePin Follow us on @GameByte @gamebyte GameByte GameByte GameByte Noobs Play @GameByte @gamebyte GameByte GameByte GameByte Noobs Play External Links Policy GameByte Staff About GameByte Advertise with us Careers Ambassador Program Contact Terms and Conditions Privacy Policy Cookie Policy Manage Cookies Preferences Submit Your Content FragHero Sporf 9 to 5 Life Social Chain Social Chain Agency