In a galaxy not so far away, there occurred a significant buzz when Massive Entertainment developed an action-adventure game, set in the Star Wars universe portraying the high-stakes lifestyle of an outlaw. While fans were truly amazed by the newly released videogame Star Wars: Outlaws, a new disturbance in the Force occurred surrounding Humberly González’s look.
Although people were supposed to be excited about epic space battles and daring heists, they were instead fixated on the Star Wars universe’s first-ever Latina lead, Humberly González’s appearance in the game. González not only lent her voice to Kay Vess but also did the full-body motion capture for the video game character. Unfortunately, the actress’ portrayal left fans feeling truly disappointed.
Humberly González Appeared as Kay Vess in Star Wars: Outlaws
Spanning from movies to TV shows, the Star Wars universe in association with Massive Entertainment and Ubisoft, recently launched their new open-world video game Star Wars: Outlaws, on August 27. Giving fans of the galaxy far, far away a chance to play as a new character, Kay Vess, Lucasfilm set the story between the events of the original film trilogy’s The Empire Strikes Back and Return of the Jedi.
As for the titular character of the newly released action-adventure videogame, Latina star Humberly González offered her voice and did a full-body motion capture to help render her character. Apart from influencing the way the character was ultimately portrayed through her own ideas about who Kay Vess should be, González also achieved an unexpected feat of becoming the franchise’s first-ever Latina lead.
I know that when she was first crafted, they were making her a bit more cynical, a bit more snappy and sassy, but me coming in meant I wanted to bring more vulnerability to her – the cracks in the shield, the flaws that she had to have composure through, and that, to me, that makes her so complex, so layered.
I met this young girl who came dressed as Kay Vess. She built everything herself… And this young girl came to me and just said, ‘I have been waiting for a project like this for so long, for me to play as a strong female lead and explore an open world.’ And she just wanted to thank me.
We were both in tears because I said it means just as much for me because I didn’t grow up seeing myself represented on screen, and being a Latina and being the lead of one of the biggest franchises in our time, means so much. That was a moment that made me realize the magnitude of what we’re doing and what it means for me to enter this franchise. González told Variety.
Celebrated for her striking looks and magnetic presence in real life, as Humberly González appeared in Star Wars: Outlaws, fans expected her to bring a fresh and dynamic energy to the Star Wars universe. Although the actress impressed fans with her share of the job, the Star Wars franchise ended up disappointing people with how González’s character was rendered in the game.
Fans Believe Humberly González’s In-Game Look Missed the Mark
Leaving fans both puzzled and outraged, the Star Wars: Outlaws witnessed people’s excitement turn into dismay when Humberly González’s new look in the game came to the limelight. In the modern world with technological advancements, while people expected a more accurate depiction of González, Star Wars: Outlaws, unfortunately, ruined user experience with their shoddy character representation.
Despite the high-definition graphics and intricate details that define modern gaming, many believe Star Wars: Outlaws’ portrayal missed the mark in capturing Humberly González’s true allure. Therefore, the striking difference between her real-life appearance and the in-game model has sparked a wave of disappointment and anger among fans. This even sparked concerns about the lack of accurate representation in gaming media.
Fans believe that the Star Wars game reflects deeper issues within the industry regarding representation and the accurate portrayal of diverse characters. Critics argue that this misstep is more than a minor glitch; it’s a missed opportunity to celebrate and showcase the rich diversity of talent in the entertainment world. But amid mass disappointment, a few voices from within the gaming community argued that the debate might be overshadowing the game’s broader merits.
