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Dontnod Entertainment have popped a spoiler-filled FAQ up for their new narrative-driven game,Tell Me Why, detailing how trans character Tyler’s story is going to be handled. They’ve made the FAQs as sort of content warnings so fans can get an idea of what Tyler’s experience is going to be like before playing.
“So many mainstream narratives about trans people are rooted in pain or trauma, it was important to our team to tell a different, more multi-dimensional story with Tyler,” they say.
In case you missed it,Tell Me Why is the story of twins Alyson and Tyler, who have a special bond that allows them to see visions as they uncover their childhood memories. It looks like the story will explore the twins' lives, with some points focusing on Tyler’s experiences as a trans man.
If you take a look atthe FAQ on Tell Me Why’s website, you’ll notice a few of the questions have big spoiler warnings on them. Now, they don’t reveal too much (though this is still spoilerific, if you’d rather not read on), but the answers tell us that Tyler’s story will always end with an “optimistic” outlook.
It’s refreshing to see this reassurance from Dontnod, consideringLife Is Strange’s disastrous queer relationships.
There’s also a paragraph in the FAQ dedicated to explaining how they worked withthe Huna Heritage Foundationto make sure they properly represented the Alaskan indigenious population where the game is set. They’ve included Tlingit characters, and even hired Tlingit artists to create the art and objects we’ll see in-game, too.
The first chapter of Tell Me Why releases August 27th, with the other two chapters to follow weekly after. You’ll be able to grab iton Steamandthe Microsoft Store, and it’ll cost you £24/$30/€30.
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