Edited By
Maya Robinson

A recent game update has eliminated the prologue tutorial mission, leading to mixed reactions among gamers. Critics argue that bypassing this tutorial strips new players of important context, affecting their understanding of the storyline and characters.
This sudden removal automatically skips to a cutscene, dropping players directly onto the streets of Washington DC. For those unfamiliar with the game, this change omits the introduction to Agent Sanders, a key character who plays a pivotal role throughout the narrative. Moreover, players miss the initial teaser of the Black Tusk hovercraft during the prologue's storm cutscene, a moment many found particularly exciting.
"Not exactly groundbreaking, but itโs dumb they removed it entirely." - Player comment
Many in the community expressed a desire for a balance, suggesting that the cutscene should remain optional for those creating new characters. One player remarked, "Somebody on their first character still gets the cutscene while others should get a choice."
The response from players has been decidedly mixed:
Negative Sentiment: Many feel the removal was poorly handled. One commenter stated they thought they accidentally skipped the prologue upon returning to the game.
Desire for Options: A common theme is the preference for giving players the choice to skip or experience the prologue rather than removing it outright.
Repurposing Content: Some gamers proposed making the prologue area accessible at all times for additional activities, noting that it could serve as an engaging small open-world area, citing that itโs larger than previously explored.
"The prologue area is an existing spot that could be more utilized," one user suggested.
๐ฅ The prologue tutorial has been completely removed with the latest update.
โ๏ธ Community sentiment leans towards wanting choicesโespecially for new players.
๐ There's potential to expand the prologue area into a more interactive space for players to explore.
Interestingly, this change mirrors trends seen in other games where the introduction of new and returning players blends into the ongoing narrative, leading many to wonder if this trend will continue. What other content might face similar adjustments in the future?
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