Monks inside shrines no longer bleed, and players cannot destroy tables and racks.

The patch comes amid a discussion about cultural sensitivity in the 16th-century Japan game.

Bowls and drums can be broken, however, and tables can be moved and pushed.

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“Shrine officials and local residents are also worried about this.

Aviral video posted earlier this yearshowed a player running through a shrine and causing havoc.

This was not an objective of any specific quest, but instead the player choosing to do this.

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Shadows is out now on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S, featuring the protagonistsNaoe and Yasuke.

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