Sucker Punch and PlayStation Hide Ghost of Yotei Trailer From X After Former Dev Drew Harrison Celebrated Death of Charlie Kirk

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Okay, so the drama at Sucker Punch isn’t dying down anytime soon. Just after news broke about a senior developer being let go – apparently for a post celebrating a political figure’s assassination – they dropped a new trailer for *Ghost of Yotei*. But here’s the weird part: they’ve put the trailer everywhere *except* X, which is a huge platform for gaming fans. It’s a pretty noticeable omission, and fans are definitely talking about it. It makes you wonder what’s going on behind the scenes, doesn’t it?

Grummz Calls Out Sucker Punch

Industry veteran and outspoken critic Mark Kern (Grummz) flagged the move.

The new Ghost of Yotei trailer has been posted everywhere except X.

Neither @playstation or @SuckerPunchProd have posted it, but it is on Bluesky and YouTube.

It feels like they’re excluding Xbox gamers and attempting to cover up what’s happening.

They…

— Grummz (@Grummz) September 16, 2025

Grummz noticed the new trailer for *Ghost of Yotei* is available on platforms like Bluesky and YouTube, but not on X (formerly Twitter). They believe this omission from PlayStation and SuckerPunch Productions sends a message that gamers on X are being intentionally excluded and that the companies are trying to ignore the platform.

As a film and game enthusiast, I was really disturbed to hear about this. Apparently, the developers haven’t said anything about a team member making fun of a threat against Charlie Kirk’s life. I don’t think we need to stop supporting *all* their games, but I do think we should seriously consider not buying their new release next month to show them that kind of behavior isn’t okay.

Fans are increasingly frustrated that Sony and Sucker Punch seem to be avoiding responsibility for the actions of their employees.

The Drew Harrison Charlie Kirk Scandal

The controversy started after Drew Harrison, a long-time texture and visual development artist at Sucker Punch (having worked there for almost ten years), made fun of Kirk’s death on his personal Bluesky profile.

One of her popular posts jokingly said she hoped the shooter was named Mario, so Luigi would come to his defense.

She also reposted commentary calling Kirk a “ra**st bigot” who died “doing what he loved.”

Following online attention from fans who noticed changes at Sucker Punch and Sony, Harrison updated her LinkedIn profile to reflect her employment ending in September 2025. She then confirmed on Bluesky that she had been let go, stating that she would gladly repeat her actions even if it meant losing her ten-year dream job, as she was standing against fascism.

Sony and Sucker Punch haven’t commented on the reports or confirmed if anyone was fired.

Is Sucker Punch Trying to Hide?

Following the new trailer for *Ghost of Yotei*, many fans believe the game’s lack of presence on X (formerly Twitter) is intentional, designed to avoid negative reactions.

The trailer is getting a lot of attention on YouTube, thanks to promotion from the official PlayStation channel. It’s also being shared on Bluesky, even though that platform doesn’t have as many users. However, there’s no sign of it on X, the platform where recent criticism of Harrison’s posts has been making news.

The lack of communication has made things worse, as fans believe Sony and Sucker Punch are avoiding those who are most upset by the recent issues.

The Bigger Risk

Choosing not to share the *Ghost of Yotei* trailer on X might have been an attempt to limit negative reaction, but it could actually upset a large number of gamers. X (formerly Twitter) is still a major hub for gaming news, conversations, and watching trailers. By skipping it, Sony and Sucker Punch appear to be admitting there’s a problem – and that they’re avoiding dealing with it directly.

It appears fans are getting a clear message: they’re seeing a lack of openness and instead, a deliberate attempt to avoid the topic. Rather than getting answers, they’re met with silence.

Final Thoughts

The release of *Ghost of Yotei* was expected to be a triumph for Sucker Punch, but it’s unfortunately turning into an example of how to mismanage a public issue.

Following controversial posts from Harrison, her subsequent dismissal, and the silence from both Sony and Sucker Punch, the studio has further eroded trust by choosing not to release their major new *Ghost of Yotei* trailer on X (formerly Twitter).

Fans are increasingly wondering if the game is prioritizing social messaging over continuing the story and spirit of *Ghost of Tsushima*.

Unless Sony and Sucker Punch address the problem head-on, the online trend linking a certain individual to their game, *Ghost of Yotei*, will persist, and simply sharing selective trailers won’t resolve it.

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2025-09-16 21:58