Games Workshop, the creator of Warhammer, has introduced female characters into the Adeptus Custodes faction, traditionally depicted as male-only. This decision has sparked a significant backlash among a segment of the game's fanbase, with some expressing their discontent on social media. Critics argue that the inclusion of female Custodes contradicts the established lore of the Warhammer universe, while supporters claim it enhances diversity and reflects modern sensibilities. The controversy has ignited discussions about gender representation in gaming and the impact of 'woke' culture on traditional fantasy settings.
Have you heard the news, Warhammer is woke! The tabletop minature game is pissing off some loud people after it was pulled through the warp into the culture wars, being labeled as some kind of DEI Servitor! https://t.co/3K7n8lcPg0
If you weren't aware of the Warhammer 40K tussup, long/short, some people are mad that a faction of genetic superhumans that are covered in armor the entire time, have a woman in their ranks. It's silly, because the lore around Warhammer 40K, is purposely vague
Warhammer doesn't need female custodes https://t.co/ChjVuArI5O
Warhammer seemingly retcons lore to add female Adeptus Custodes, fans are furious. Story below: https://t.co/NMkUQOpyFE
Woke row erupts over Warhammer game as character's gender sparks fury https://t.co/ZiTmb78h6g
I feel this move from Games Workshop is laser-targeted to rile up bigots. All the easier to drive them out now. Yes, there are still no Space Marine women. But there ARE female Custodes, the even more gigantic, even more buff, even more heavily-armed golden hyper-elites.
Allegedly being a fan of Warhammer for 30 years but… not knowing about any of the previous retcons, not having read any of the books with major female characters, not being aware of Sisters of Battle, or that Dark Angels lore always referenced a gay poet, is a pathetic look. https://t.co/eD6VALv1Zr
you probably missed it alongside all the stuff that, y'know, matters, but this week Games Workshop revealed that there are Girls in a part of Warhammer where previously Girls had not officially been. the people trying to do Gamergate 2 and a bunch of other Nazis are livid https://t.co/ri07jxghPh
Warhammer Finally Goes Woke We all knew this was coming, eventually. https://t.co/Z5KKsZQCK0
The idea of shareholders waiting anxiously the new Adeptus Custodes codex to see if there are women in them is just too funny. https://t.co/1sItigmBYf
Women custodes? Lol good now the adeptus astartes are officially the Men's Division. https://t.co/h9MN3rrrqo
Admittedly, I don't actually know what Warhammer is. I thought it was a video game. I will boycott it in solidarity though.