The controversy swirling around Sucker Punch Productions, Sony, and the upcoming Ghost of Yotei continues to deepen. Now, accusations of censorship are being leveled at PlayStation after YouTuber YellowFlash claimed his heavily upvoted comment on the latest Ghost of Yotei trailer was hidden from public view.
YellowFlash’s Comment Disappears
On the official YouTube upload of Ghost of Yotei – One Thousand Blades, YellowFlash left a simple message:
“RIP Charlie Kirk.”
PlayStation hid my comment on their new Ghost of Yotei trailer pic.twitter.com/XvEMgtk5fs
— Flash (@YellowFlashGuy) September 17, 2025
This was in response to now former Sucker Punch senior dev Drew Harrison mocking Kirk’s death online shortly after he was killed. Sucker Punch reportedly fired Harrison after controversy erupted, but has not disavowed her comments or addressed the situation in any way.
The comment by YellowFlash quickly surged, racking up over 3,100 likes and 88 replies, making it one of the most engaged comments on the Ghost of Yotei trailer. But when viewers sorted the thread by “Top Comments,” it mysteriously vanished.
A screenshot from Ghost of Yōtei (2025), Sucker Punch
YellowFlash took to X to call attention to the disappearance, writing: “PlayStation hid my comment on their new Ghost of Yotei trailer.”
He encouraged followers to check for themselves, noting that comments with far fewer likes and replies remained visible at the top.
Comment Section Flooded
Screenshots of the trailer’s YouTube page show how thoroughly the Ghost of Yotei marketing has been overtaken by the SuckerPunch Charlie Kirk scandal. Most of these replies have lower engagement than YellowFlash’s comment, lending credence to his assertion that PlayStation is censoring that specific post.
Top Comments on the Ghost of Yotei Trailer – YouTube, PlayStation
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)
A screenshot from Ghost of Yōtei (2025), Sucker Punch
Mentions of Charlie Kirk, developer Drew Harrison who mocked Charlie Kirk’s death, and calls for accountability dominate the discussion. Instead of excitement for the gameplay, the trailer’s replies have become a referendum on the studio’s culture.
From Trailer Rollout to Dislike Ratio
The controversy started when Sucker Punch released the new trailer everywhere except X, prompting sharp criticism from fans and industry veteran Mark Kern (Grummz). After hours of backlash, the video was eventually posted to X — but not before YouTube users began hammering the dislike button.
The dislike ratio for the trailer to Ghost of Yotei as of 2:32 p.m. EST on September 17, 2025 – YouTube, PlayStation
At last check, the trailer stood at 16,000 likes to over 39,000 dislikes, a striking ratio for a title that should be a flagship release.
Why the Backlash Began
The storm was triggered by former senior Sucker Punch developer Drew Harrison, who mocked Charlie Kirk’s assassination on her personal Bluesky account.
Sucker Punch Senior Dev Drew Harrison mocks Charlie Kirk on BlueSky – BlueSky
One widely circulated post read: “I hope the shooter’s name is Mario so that Luigi knows his bro got his back.”
She also shared commentary that Kirk “died doing what he loved: being a ra**st bigot.” After her remarks went viral, Harrison admitted she had lost her job, updating her LinkedIn to show her employment at Sucker Punch ended in September 2025.
A screenshot from Drew Harrison’s LinkedIn page showing an end date at Sucker Punch in September 2025 – LinkedIn
Yet neither Sony nor Sucker Punch has issued a public statement condemning the comments or clarifying her departure.
Censorship or Algorithm?
Whether PlayStation manually hid YellowFlash’s comment or whether YouTube’s automated moderation filtered it remains unclear. But the optics are damaging either way. To fans, the perception is that criticism tied to Charlie Kirk is being suppressed while the company tries to move forward with its marketing push.
Charlie Kirk on his YouTube channel – YouTube, Charlie Kirk
That perception matters. In an era where trust between studios and audiences is fragile, every move is scrutinized. Suppressing highly engaged comments from influencers only reinforces the idea that Sony and Sucker Punch are dodging accountability rather than addressing it head-on.
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.
A screenshot from Ghost of Yōtei (2025), Sucker Punch
Until Sony or Sucker Punch break their silence, each new piece of marketing risks becoming another battlefield. And that association may prove far harder to erase than any YouTube comment.
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