We all heard the outroar, and also support, when we found out that Lin from Xenoblade Chronicles X would be getting a costume change in the western version of the game. Now the voice actress for the character has come out and supported the change saying that “People are calling it censorship. I really see it as localisation.” Voice actress Cassandra Lee Morris says that changing her costume opens up the game to a wider audience including children. Here’s what she had to say on the matter.

“[It] honestly makes me cringe a little bit because [Lin is] only 13 years old. People are calling it censorship. I really see it as localisation.”

“There are a lot of cultural differences between Japan and the US and Europe. I, personally, don’t mind that Lin’s outfits were changed for the US version. My hope is that players will be able to concentrate on Lin’s abilities and what she can bring to your game and what she can do for the other members of her party and not just how she looks.”

“I also think that covering Lin up a little bit will make parents more comfortable with kids playing the game, so it also opens the game up for a wider audience.”

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