PlayStation Accused of Censoring YouTuber YellowFlash on Ghost of Yotei Trailer for “RIP Charlie Kirk” Comment

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The ongoing debate surrounding Sucker Punch Productions, Sony, and the new *Ghost of Yotei* game is getting more complicated. YouTuber YellowFlash is now claiming that PlayStation hid a popular comment he made on the game’s latest trailer, leading to accusations of censorship.

YellowFlash’s Comment Disappears

YellowFlash posted a short message on the official YouTube video for Ghost of Yotei – One Thousand Blades.

“RIP Charlie Kirk.”

PlayStation hid my comment on their new Ghost of Yotei trailer

— Flash (@YellowFlashGuy) September 17, 2025

This happened after Drew Harrison, a former senior developer at Sucker Punch, made fun of the death of a person named Kirk online. Sucker Punch is said to have fired Harrison when the comments caused public backlash, but the company hasn’t made any statement about the situation or distanced itself from her remarks.

YellowFlash’s comment on the *Ghost of Yotei* trailer became incredibly popular, receiving over 3,100 likes and 88 replies – making it one of the most-liked comments on the video. However, when people chose to view comments sorted by ‘Top Comments,’ it disappeared from the list.

YellowFlash used X (formerly Twitter) to point out that PlayStation seemed to have hidden their comment on the recent trailer for the game *Ghost of Yotei*.

He urged his followers to verify things for themselves, pointing out that even comments with low engagement were still appearing prominently.

Comment Section Flooded

Images from the trailer’s YouTube page reveal that the marketing for *Ghost of Yotei* has been overshadowed by the controversy surrounding SuckerPunch and Charlie Kirk. Many of the official replies have fewer likes and comments than a post from user YellowFlash, which supports his claim that PlayStation is hiding or limiting visibility of his comment.

Some of the top visible replies include:

  • “Sucker Punch’s new marketing strategy: Alienate 50% of your audience before the game even launches. Bold move.” (2.2k likes)
  • “You have no honor.” (4.1k likes)
  • “Studio’s silence is deafening. When senior devs publicly mock a political assassination…it’s not edgy, it’s cowardly.” (1.9k likes)
  • “I’m just here to look at the comments, it’s more interesting than the game trailer itself.” (5.1k likes)

The conversation surrounding the game trailer has largely focused on controversy, specifically comments about Charlie Kirk and a developer who made insensitive remarks about him. People are demanding the studio address its internal culture rather than discussing the game itself.

From Trailer Rollout to Dislike Ratio

The issue began when Sucker Punch released their new trailer on all platforms except X, which quickly drew criticism from fans and game industry veteran Mark Kern, also known as Grummz. After significant negative feedback, the trailer was finally posted to X, but not before many people disliked it on YouTube.

The trailer currently has around 16,000 likes and over 39,000 dislikes, which is a surprisingly negative response for a highly anticipated game.

Why the Backlash Began

The controversy began when Drew Harrison, a former lead developer at Sucker Punch, posted a joke on Bluesky about the assassination of Charlie Kirk.

A popular social media post expressed a dark joke, hoping the shooter’s name was Mario so that Luigi would support them.

She sparked controversy by saying Kirk “died doing what he loved: being a racist.” Following the widespread attention her comments received, Harrison revealed she had been fired, and her LinkedIn profile now indicates her position at Sucker Punch concluded in September 2025.

So far, neither Sony nor Sucker Punch has publicly addressed the comments or explained why she left.

Censorship or Algorithm?

It’s unknown if PlayStation deliberately removed YellowFlash’s comment, or if YouTube’s automatic filters did. However, it looks bad regardless. Fans believe the company is silencing criticism related to Charlie Kirk, especially as they continue with their new marketing campaign.

Public perception is important right now. With trust between studios and viewers already shaky, every action is closely examined. Hiding enthusiastic comments from influencers makes it seem like Sony and Sucker Punch are avoiding responsibility instead of openly dealing with the issues.

Final Thoughts

What should have been a hype moment for Ghost of Yotei has turned into a cycle of negative headlines:

  • A senior dev celebrating Charlie Kirk’s death.
  • Delayed posting of the recent trailer to X.
  • A crushing dislike ratio.
  • Comment sections dominated by political backlash.
  • Now, accusations that PlayStation is hiding critical remarks from popular YouTubers like YellowFlash.

Until Sony or Sucker Punch officially address the situation, every new promotional effort could just fuel more conflict. That negative connection might be much more difficult to overcome than any online comment.

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2025-09-17 23:00