Bethesda Tweets and Deletes Video Appearing to Mock Charlie Kirk Tragedy — “You Don’t Care Much About These Fas**sts, Do You?”

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Following the sad news of Charlie’s death last week, many people are upset with Bethesda, a large video game company, after a post seemingly making fun of his passing appeared online. The post has been removed, but as of today, Bethesda hasn’t apologized or commented on the criticism.

This situation is the latest example of celebrities and companies getting involved in politics and potentially upsetting many of their fans. Now, Bethesda is facing criticism for a possible joke about Charlie Kirk, and people are asking for clarification.

What Happened?

I was really surprised to see the drama that unfolded around a recent post from a Bethesda producer. It looked like they were making light of Charlie Kirk’s passing, and it sparked a lot of discussion online. What made it even more awkward was that it related to their new Indiana Jones game, *The Great Circle*, which critics actually liked! There’s a scene where Indy is petting a cat and says, “You don’t care much about these fascists, do you?” – and that clip ended up being the center of the controversy. It’s a weird situation, honestly, because the game itself is pretty good.

Here’s the video

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Screenshots began circulating almost immediately, sparking anger across social media platforms.

Bethesda hasn’t officially commented on the situation, but the post was quickly taken down after it started circulating. They haven’t apologized, and it’s still unclear if the views expressed in the post represented the company’s stance or just one employee’s personal thoughts.

Because Bethesda hasn’t responded, people are becoming even more critical. Many think the company needs to quickly address the situation to protect its reputation, particularly with so much political discussion happening currently.

The Legacy of Charlie Kirk

On September 10, 2025, Charlie Kirk, a well-known conservative voice and the founder of Turning Point USA, was killed while giving a speech at Utah Valley University. The news of his death has sent shockwaves through the political landscape and sparked widespread discussion.

Although many Americans are deeply saddened by his passing, some people online have reacted by celebrating or criticizing his life’s work. This has led to consequences for some individuals, including comic book writers, game developers, and retail workers, who have lost their jobs due to their public reactions.

What made this different for Bethesda wasn’t that it was a rogue employee or a small studio seeking attention. It was a large, well-known game company appearing to make fun of someone’s death with a public post.

The strong reactions are understandable because fans generally want game studios to stay neutral on political issues, and it’s upsetting to see them seemingly support something so tragic – a situation that orphaned two young children.

Why This Matters for Bethesda

Bethesda, the company behind popular game series like *The Elder Scrolls* and *Fallout*, is now part of Microsoft’s Xbox team. Because Bethesda is a well-known and influential company, how the public views it directly impacts Microsoft’s overall brand reputation, unlike smaller, independent game developers.

“you don’t much care about these fascists, do you?”

Following complaints about some of their developers seemingly mocking or celebrating the death of Charlie Kirk, Bethesda has officially responded on their X (formerly Twitter) account.

Instead of addressing millions of concerned…

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If Bethesda doesn’t respond to this issue, they could lose a lot of players – some of whom may have liked Charlie Kirk or simply think it’s wrong to make fun of someone who has died. This is especially bad timing for the gaming industry, which is already dealing with a lot of political disagreements.

The Bigger Picture

Bethesda isn’t alone in facing criticism after the tragic death of Kirk; many others – including teachers, artists, and online personalities – have been punished or lost work due to inappropriate comments they made online. However, Bethesda’s large size and public profile make this situation particularly noteworthy.

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The removal of the post has sparked many people to call for boycotts until Bethesda apologizes. Some gamers believe companies should avoid mixing politics with games, particularly when it comes to sensitive events that shouldn’t be about political sides.

Where Things Stand

Honestly, this whole situation with Bethesda and Charlie Kirk is still really frustrating. They took down the original post, which was a start, but their silence is just fueling the fire. It feels like every hour that goes by without a statement makes it look like they either don’t care what people think or, even worse, that they actually agree with what he said. As a longtime fan, it’s really disappointing to see them handle things this way.

To minimize further damage, Bethesda needs to promptly state whether the controversial post was officially connected to the company. If it wasn’t, they need to clearly say so. Otherwise, the backlash will likely continue, and fans will keep questioning if Bethesda approves of making fun of Charlie Kirk’s loss.

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2025-09-15 20:58