Some gamers are upset about the portrayal of the protagonist in Star Wars Outlaws, labeling her as “ugly”. This issue has similarities with the backlash faced by Aloy from Forbidden West, with some believing that developers are intentionally depicting women as ‘ugly’.
However, the protagonist in Outlaws is designed in line with ’70s fashion, fitting the era of the game, and resembles Sigourney Weaver. Despite this, some gamers continue to criticize her appearance.
The recent release of a new trailer for Star Wars Outlaws has sparked unexpected backlash towards the protagonist, with many deeming her “ugly”. This pattern of criticism towards female characters has been observed in recent years, with examples such as MJ in Spider-Man, the player character in Fable 4, and Jesse Faden in Control.
Some gamers theorize that developers are deliberately portraying women as ‘ugly’, attributing this to a narrative consultancy firm, Sweet Baby Inc., and their alleged influence on games with ‘woke’ themes. However, not all gamers share this perspective.
Some have expressed their disagreement with the criticism of Outlaws’ protagonist, emphasizing her resemblance to a normal woman and defending her appearance. Additionally, there has been support for the character’s representation, highlighting her suitability as an outlaw in the Star Wars universe.
In the case of Horizon Forbidden West, similar criticisms were directed at Aloy, revolving around her physical traits. The backlash towards Outlaws’ protagonist seems fueled by her ’70s hairstyle and fashion, despite the game being set in the Original Trilogy era, which originated in the ’70s.
The character’s portrayal is part of Ubisoft’s open-world action-adventure game, featuring space battles and an intricate storyline, following Kay Vess as she navigates the galaxy’s criminal underworld.
