Gamers received an unwelcome surprise when they opened GOG's recent newsletter for The End of the Sun, only to find symbols associated with the Nazi SS. Despite issuing a series of explanations, including miscommunication and understaffing, GOG remains in hot water.
The company included the double S symbol from the Nazi Schutzstaffel (SS) in its promotional material, despite the game being set in Slavic mythology. Confusion reigns as a verified GOG representative claims that while they noticed the issue before sending out the newsletter to other localities, it was sent anyway.
The developers of The End of the Sun are equally baffled by GOG's decision to use these symbols. In a Reddit thread, they stated their surprise at seeing the logo in the newsletter and the symbols next to the title. This incident highlights how even tech giants can stumble when it comes to cultural sensitivity.
The situation has sparked outrage among many users who are questioning why the newsletter was sent out despite knowing about the potential issues. GOG's multiple apologies have done little to ease the tension, with some users calling for a full public apology and transparency in how they handle such future incidents.
