Actor Vincent D'Onofrio has publicly addressed and refuted complaints from a segment of gamers regarding the character design in the upcoming title, 'God of War Laufey.' These criticisms, amplified by social media algorithms, focus on the perceived attractiveness of female video game characters.
One X account, Geralt of Goonia, specifically targeted the game, stating, "Gamers Sony’s Santa Monica Studio has made their stance clear: They choose feminism over their jobs They would rather go bankrupt than give you an ounce of female attractiveness." The account urged a boycott of the game and suggested that the protagonist, Faye (played by Deborah Ann Woll), did not meet certain aesthetic expectations. "Now it falls upon you Gamers to give them what they want Boycott God of War Laufey."
D'Onofrio, who costarred with Woll in 'Daredevil,' responded directly to the account on X, disagreeing with the sentiment. "Not that you asked, but… In no way do i agree with you," he wrote. "Deborah is beautiful and extremely talented. She is as smart as whip and a complete nerd. Also incredibly kind. How perfect she is! And a good friend. I am a fan of 'God of War.' I for one cannot wait to play the new game with my son."
The user behind Geralt of Goonia attempted to continue the argument, calling it a "fact" that "#metoo" was destroying franchises like 'Dead or Alive,' alongside an unsubstantiated conspiracy theory. However, D'Onofrio chose not to engage further. Another user in the thread summarized the interaction, commenting, "Buddy got bodied by Kingpin."