The fallout over a senior Sucker Punch Productions developer mocking the death of Charlie Kirk has escalated. Drew Harrison, who served as a Senior Staff Character Lookdev & Texture Artist on Ghost of Tsushima and the upcoming Ghost of Yotei, now appears to have been fired from the Sony-owned studio.
Drew Harrison comments on being fired from Sucker Punch after celebrating the death of Charlie Kirk – BlueSky
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On her public Bluesky account, Harrison defiantly admitted losing her position after her inflammatory posts, declaring: “If standing up against fascism is what cost me my dream job I held for 10 years, I would do it again 100x stronger.”
Earlier, she had told followers not to donate money to her but to send support to activist organizations instead, praising Ghost of Yotei as a project made by “200 people I love dearly.”
The Posts That Sparked It All
Harrison set off controversy shortly after the fatal shooting of Kirk, posting: “I hope the shooter’s name is Mario so that Luigi knows his bro got his back.”
Sucker Punch Senior Dev Drew Harrison mocks Charlie Kirk on BlueSky – BlueSky
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She also reposted a message that lambasted Kirk and called him a number of inflammatory names. The comments quickly circulated across social media, with users tagging Sony and Sucker Punch and demanding accountability.
Drew Harrison rails against gamers trying to get her fired from Sucker Punch after she mocked the death of Charlie Kirk – BlueSky
Harrison responded by telling critics to push for “gun control” instead of emailing employers.
LinkedIn Update Raises Eyebrows
Adding to the speculation, Harrison’s LinkedIn profile was updated to show her tenure at Sucker Punch ending in September 2025. The timing aligns exactly with the controversy and her public statements on Bluesky.
A screenshot from Drew Harrison’s LinkedIn page showing an end date at Sucker Punch in September 2025 – LinkedIn
While neither Sucker Punch nor Sony Interactive Entertainment has released a statement confirming her departure, the combination of her posts, her own admissions, and the LinkedIn update strongly suggest she has been dismissed.
Silence From Sucker Punch
The studio has remained completely silent throughout the controversy. There has been no statement condemning Harrison’s remarks, no formal acknowledgment of her reported firing, and no attempt to reassure fans about the upcoming Ghost of Yotei.
A screenshot from Ghost of Yōtei (2025), Sucker Punch
For many, that silence is almost as troubling as the incident itself. Fans are asking how someone with a long record of inflammatory political statements was hired, promoted, and kept in such a senior role for nearly a decade.
Ghost of Yotei in the Crosshairs
This comes at a delicate moment for Sucker Punch. Ghost of Yotei, the successor to Ghost of Tsushima, has already been the subject of heated debate online. From the decision to pivot away from Jin Sakai to the casting of activist Erika Ishii as the new protagonist, the project has been criticized as more concerned with identity politics than immersive storytelling.
A screenshot from Ghost of Yōtei (2025), Sucker Punch
The Drew Harrison Sucker Punch scandal only amplifies those concerns. Instead of building launch excitement, the conversation around the studio is now dominated by a senior developer joking about a political figure’s violent death.
A Larger Industry Problem
The gaming industry has been plagued for years by developers making inflammatory remarks toward fans and political figures. Many players feel that the studios and publishers do little to rein in such behavior, tolerating it as long as the work gets done.
Sucker Punch dev Drew Harrison with horns holding a sign that says “Bite Me” on BlueSky – BlueSky
But this incident has gone further than most. When a senior employee openly mocks the assassination of a public figure, it forces uncomfortable questions about workplace culture and the ideological leanings tolerated within the industry.
Final Thoughts
As of now, Sucker Punch has not confirmed Harrison’s firing. The only public evidence comes from Harrison herself, her LinkedIn update, and her Bluesky admissions. If true, it marks the end of a nearly 10-year career at the studio for someone with high-level credits on Ghost of Tsushima.
For fans, though, the damage may already be done. With Ghost of Yotei just around the corner, the controversy threatens to overshadow the game itself.
Whether Sony and Sucker Punch will address the matter directly — or continue their silence — could determine how much trust fans are willing to place in the franchise going forward.
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