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In the gaming industry, collaborations are fairly common and adored by fans, as they combine two beloved franchises. Earlier this year,Call of Dutyreleased 2 new collab characters from the famous TV seriesThe Boys, which included A-Train and Firecracker, who joined the existing members: Black Noir, Homelander, and Starlight.
With the recent release ofThe Boys Season 4,Call of Dutyre-added these characters back in the items shop. However, players quickly found out that Firecracker’s buttocks had been flattened out, which sparked a whole lot of controversy in the community.
Controversy in Character Design: The Case of Firecracker inCall of Duty
The BoysSeason 4 has started airing (June 13th), so to promote the TV Series,Call of Dutyre-added the Firecracker and A-Train character in the store. But later, it was discovered that the studio had flattened her butt significantly. Originally, players liked her character model (to say the least) but now they are voicing their discontent over this decision.
Yesterday, a Principle Artist (lead) at major studios such as@Naughty_Dog,@RocksteadyGamesand@Respawntalked about his frustration at trying to get his designs for beautiful female characters approved at AAA studios.
Every time he concepted the, every time he pitched them,…pic.twitter.com/kv76JRIuP6
— Grummz (@Grummz)August 12, 2025
We know that Sweet Baby Inc. is involved with Marvel’s Wolverine. We know this because of Sweet Baby’s own tweets, and because a Narrative Director for Insomniac’s Wolverine game ran to the defense of SBI.
SBI does 2 things well talked about. They assist with dialog and story,…pic.twitter.com/jggJjFGJ6y
In a recent Twitter thread, game developer Mark Kern, also known asGrummz, shared his thoughts on the matter. He claims that the character Firecracker from the showThe Boyswas altered due to political reasons.
We see this every where in AAA Gaming, why was it necessary to reduce Firecracker’s butt size in COD? That cost time and money to do for a skin that was already completed. It made no sense. The only reason, the only reason at all, is politics.
According to Kern, character models (whether Male or Female) are getting altered in the game due to the involvement of Sweet Baby Inc. He added that this is a recent trend in the industry, where character designs are changed to appeal to specific ideological standards.
They call this “making women more realistic” but it’s really just making them the opposite. They are completely unrealistic now.
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After sharing his thoughts, the whole thread saw immediate reactions from the gaming community. Many users shared their own thoughts on the matter. Kern’s thread was filled with both support and criticism, reflecting the divisive nature of the issue.
Community Debating on Artistic Integrity in Gaming
After the heated debate, fans now want full transparency and integrity in game development. This controversy has divided the community, some want to highlight the importance of maintaining the creative vision while some doubt Kern’s claims.
As the discussion is shaping up, the main point of the debate seems to land on the themes of representation, censorship, and the role of politics in content creation. Kern’s thread showcased the delicate balance between artistic expression and cultural sensitivities in video game design.
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In the end, the gaming community will likely continue to ask questions, like how and why certain creative choices are made. But we have to wait and see if we get a clear answer from developers and publishers on this matter.
The BoysSeason 4is airing on Amazon Prime Video.
Shubham Chaurasia
Gaming Writer
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At FandomWire, Shubham has spent over a year diving into the evolving world of live-service, action, and open-world games. Whether it’s the democratic galaxy of Helldivers 2 or finishing enemies in titles like Assassin’s Creed or Ghost of Tsushima, Shubham brings a sharp eye and genuine enthusiasm to everything he writes.When he’s not writing, you’ll probably catch him clutching rounds in Valorant or leaping off virtual cliffs into a pile of enemies for the perfect finisher. Outside of gaming, Shubham recharges by hitting the gym or heading out on long, spontaneous bike rides, always chasing the next open road. No matter the game or the gear, he’s always committed to bringing readers timely, accurate, and engaging updates from across the gaming industry.
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