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In response to the backlash, Red Thread Games—the developer behind Dustborne—released a statement aiming to defend their position. They expressed a desire to "stop the attacks" and claimed they welcomed "thoughtful feedback and respectful criticism." The statement emphasized that they embrace open discussion and debate but made it clear that they have "zero tolerance" for hate speech, harassment, and threats. They threatened to remove anyone engaging in such behavior from their community.