All articles tagged with #community toxicity
Top Destiny 2 streamer Datto is taking a break until December 2025 due to burnout and frustration with the game's declining community morale, ongoing bugs, and dissatisfaction with recent updates, joining other creators in stepping away amid a low player count and negative community atmosphere.
Larian Studios, the developer of Baldur’s Gate 3, has urged its community to stop the threats and toxicity surrounding the game's mod support, emphasizing that discussions about new features take time. The studio's director of publishing, Michael Douse, addressed the issue on Twitter, highlighting the need for a healthy relationship with the community and the challenges of managing conversations in a rapidly growing player base. The developer's plea comes in the wake of concerns about toxicity in the gaming industry, with a recent survey showing that a majority of game developers see harassment from players as a significant problem.
Larian Studios' director of publishing, Michael Douse, has spoken out against the "threats and toxicity" directed at developers and community teams as they work on implementing official mod support for Baldur’s Gate 3, which has now surpassed 10 million players. Despite fan frustration over unofficial mods breaking with game updates, Douse emphasized the need for respectful dialogue and urged the community to support the teams working on the game. Baldur’s Gate 3 has received critical acclaim and recently won multiple awards, including Game of the Year at the DICE awards and The Game Awards.
Helldivers 2's creative director and Arrowhead CEO, Johan Pilestedt, has stated that the game will "never" include a PvP mode in order to reduce toxic elements from the community, emphasizing the importance of a supportive and fun environment. Despite the game's recent success, including being PlayStation Studios' biggest Steam launch, Pilestedt acknowledges the need for ongoing development and has expressed plans to expand the studio's staff.
Colossal Order CEO Mariina Hallikainen expresses concern over the growing toxicity in the Cities Skylines 2 community, urging players to be kind and offering suggestions to combat the issue. The company is prioritizing the release of official support for CS2 mods and plans to introduce stronger moderation tools. Despite the game's troubled launch, the CEO emphasizes the importance of protecting the development team and fostering a safe environment for community engagement.