Bethesda Faces Backlash After Controversial Social Media Post
Bethesda is facing widespread backlash after a controversial post on its official social media account.
The video clip, taken from Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, showed the player petting a cat while the on-screen dialogue read:
“You don’t care much about these Fascists, do you?”
The post was captioned “good kitty.” It was deleted shortly after being published, but screenshots quickly spread across social platforms, sparking outrage.
Why It’s Controversial
- Timing: The post came just days after the assassination of political commentator Charlie Kirk. Many viewers took the “Fascists” line as an indirect mockery of Kirk.
- Perception: Critics accused Bethesda of politicizing its content and being insensitive to a national tragedy.
- Amplification: Deleting the post did little to calm the reaction, as screenshots and reuploads circulated widely.
Online Reaction
- Condemnation: Social media erupted with criticism, accusing Bethesda of endorsing political messaging and disrespecting Kirk.
- Boycott Calls: Hashtags pushing for boycotts of Bethesda titles trended, with some players promising not to buy upcoming games.
- Industry Precedent: Other public figures and creators have already faced career consequences for comments perceived as celebrating Kirk’s death, making Bethesda’s post all the more inflammatory.
What’s Known — and What Isn’t
- ✅ The post came from Bethesda’s verified account.
- ✅ It was deleted within hours, but not before screenshots went viral.
- ❌ There is no confirmation the post was meant as a direct reference to Charlie Kirk. Highly Suspect though
- ❌ Bethesda has not clarified who created the post, or whether it was officially sanctioned.
No Response From Bethesda
As of publication, Bethesda has not issued a statement addressing the controversy. The silence has only fueled speculation, leaving fans and critics waiting to see if the company will clarify, apologize, or remain quiet.