Void Interactive Clarifies Changes in Ready or Not

Void Interactive, the developers behind Ready or Not, have finally addressed the visual changes they made to the game, particularly concerning its depictions of violence. These adjustments were implemented to facilitate the game’s console release on July 15th, with some modifications also applied to the PC version. Following accusations of censorship from players, Void Interactive clarified the situation. The team stated that the game’s overall feel, mood, and impact remain unaffected. They also emphasized that they did not reduce the intensity of violence or blood effects, as they firmly believe these elements are crucial for delivering a highly realistic tactical shooter experience. While admitting they do not always agree with every regulation from game platforms, age rating bodies, or local laws, they stressed that changes were only made where compliance was absolutely mandatory. Void Interactive further pointed out that Ready or Not, being a realistic tactical shooter, attracts significantly more attention and scrutiny than typical or fantasy-based games. Six specific visual tweaks were made to the PC version. For instance, a character’s twitching expression was altered to appear more akin to unconsciousness. Other changes include addressing nudity on certain characters, adding underwear for female hostages, and removing post-mortem dismemberment scenes. However, dismemberment of living characters remains intact. They provided detailed explanations of these changes and even showed illustrative examples on Steam. They also confirmed that missions like Elephant, Neon Tomb, and Valley of the Dolls are still the same.

Ready or Not has been in early access since 2021. It recently secured a new publisher and is preparing for its console launch later this year. Void Interactive, the game’s developer, elaborated on the necessity of adjusting certain violent depictions. They stated that these modifications were essential for both the PC and console versions, with six specific updates implemented for PC. These updates include altering an exaggerated character expression to a more subdued one, addressing nudity on some characters (including the addition of underwear for female hostages), and the removal of post-mortem dismemberment scenes. However, the portrayal of gory violence involving living characters remains. Furthermore, certain missions remain entirely unaltered. These changes were made to comply with platform rules, age rating guidelines, and local laws, not driven by a desire for censorship.

As players continue to debate the recent changes made by Void Interactive to Ready or Not for its console release, a new controversy is brewing on Steam. Marcus Thompson delves into the aftermath of these adjustments in his article “Ready or Not Bombarded on Steam Following Console Censorship” (June 30, 2025), exploring how the game’s community reacted negatively to further PC updates. With a significant drop in player ratings and a wave of critical reviews, Marcus sheds light on both sides of this heated discussion. For those interested in understanding the full impact of these changes, be sure to check out his insightful piece Ready or Not Bombarded on Steam Following Console Censorship.