Electronic Arts has abandoned plans to release "Dragon Age: Inquisition" in India, according to a report at GameSpot.
That, at least, is the indication of a recent statement from Electronic Arts. The statement was offered by the publisher in response to rumors that the game had either been banned in the country or modified due to potential obscenity law violations. Many had assumed that the root of the problem were some of the same-sex romance options offered to players in the game. This was a rumor that the company denied.
"In order to avoid a breach of local content laws, EA has withdrawn 'Dragon Age: Inquisition' from sale in India and the game is no longer available for pre-order," said EA's representative. "The decision here is in relation to local obscenity laws, but not specific to same gender romance."
The representative would also confirm that pre-orders had been cancelled and that gamers who had purchased them would be receiving the full refunds. The question that remains is whether or not the gaming public will buy EA's somewhat vague explanation of the game's withdrawal from the country. While India does have some obscenity laws, other controversial titles such "Grand Theft Auto V" were released in that country without anyone batting an eye.
It leaves one to wonder just exactly what "Inquisition" contains that could be considered more offensive than a GTA game? To each, their own, I suppose.
