Elon Musk SLAMS Woke Game Studios: Time to Make Gaming Great Again!

Elon Musk is once again making waves, this time taking aim at woke game companies during a Pennsylvania town hall. As frustration with political correctness in gaming reaches new heights, Musk didn’t mince words when asked about his thoughts on the “woke mind virus” infiltrating the industry. When a young attendee asked about recent flops like Concord and Dustborn that focus more on pronouns than gameplay, Musk instantly replied, “Make video games great again,” a jab that drew laughter and applause from the crowd.

Musk continued, stating, “The problem with DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) and the woke mind virus is that it kills the art.” He added that when companies forcibly impose certain narratives or ideas into games, it destroys the immersive experience. "As soon as you can see something that’s discordant and forcibly imposed on the story, it ruins the art. You’re kicked out of the story because you feel like you’re being lectured."

Musk’s words resonate with many gamers who’ve grown tired of games prioritizing political messaging over quality gameplay. The town hall quickly became a platform for him to share his views on the state of gaming, with one fan even asking if Musk would ever consider starting his own game studio to push back against the woke agenda. Musk’s response? “If there’s one thing that would be fun to do, it’s starting a gaming studio. I love video games, and applying AI to create better games could really push the boundaries of what’s possible.”

Elon Musk’s opinions on the state of gaming are well-known, and he has been vocal about his disdain for wokeness on his social media platform, X (formerly Twitter). In recent months, he has taken shots at gaming companies that focus on extreme political correctness, even tweeting, “It should not be acceptable for any company in the gaming industry to be racist & sexist against ‘white guys.’” His stance has earned him support from gamers who feel alienated by current industry trends.

The conversation about DEI in gaming is heating up, with Musk taking a leading role in calling out what he sees as an agenda-driven approach by companies like Sweet Baby Inc. In fact, he recently shared a video clip from the town hall with the caption “DEI kills art,” further fueling the debate. His position is clear: gaming should be about fun, creativity, and innovation, not pushing political agendas.

With big names like Musk joining the conversation, the gaming industry may soon face a reckoning. Whether or not Musk decides to launch his own game studio, one thing is certain: the battle against woke game companies is far from over.