Since developers Studio FOW canceled plans to release Subverse in Early Access (opens in new tab), players hadn't actually seen gameplay of it yet-even though its first chapters (of which there will be 10) are due in early 2021. So there was some anticipation around the exclusive first look reveal of its "Tactical Grid Combat, Waifus and SHMUP Gameplay!" However, that exclusive first look was granted to a YouTuber named Arch, a controversial figure whose commentary on the platform led to him being blacklisted by Games Workshop. As well as the complaints about feminism and how Warhammer and Star Wars have been ruined by SJWs, Arch has a second channel devoted to topics like Islam, immigration, and his right to use the n-word. Subverse has no political affiliation, it's a game to be enjoyed by everyone. In a statement Wargaming said "we were specifically warned by Games Workshop not to work with this influencer, and agreed to it." StudioFOWĪrch used to post videos under the name Arch Warhammer until Games Workshop decided it wanted no association with the guy: it made him remove the word 'Warhammer' from his channel, and convinced World of Warships creators to end their promotional relationship with him earlier this year in the midst of a program that brought Warhammer 40K-styled warships into the game. However, that post was soon deleted and followed by one that reversed position, from the same poster FOWChan. They wrote: "In terms of the previous statement regarding Arch, we were bombarded suddenly with posts from different political groups, and as a result we acted in haste." There was also an apology for the earlier apology, which was subsequently deleted ( archived here (opens in new tab)): "We would like to make it absolutely clear, we have no problems with Arch personally. We simply wanted him to showcase some of our gameplay together, which Arch did professionally and he was very gracious with his time. Subverse has no political affiliation, it's a game to be enjoyed by everyone." We appreciate his time and want to say we are sorry for jumping into a politically charged situation so quickly. The claims that "we have no problems with Arch personally" and "Subverse has no political affiliation" sit uneasily together.
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