Drama: Identity V Skin Delayed Over Alleged Religious Iconography Controversy

Recently, news surfaced that a new skin in *Identity V* was delayed due to religious sensitivities. As shown in the attached image, the skin's backstory featured a box containing what appears to be the head of John the Baptist. Because the game allows players to interact with this item, including stepping on it, it reportedly drew backlash and complaints from Christian players, forcing the developers to postpone its release.

The community reacted with skepticism and debate. Many players clarified that this refers to the biblical story of Salome, noting that such themes have appeared in other titles like *Fate/Grand Order* without controversy. Gamers expressed confusion over the developer's extreme caution, with some mocking the use of 'JD' (a shorthand for Christianity, which also happens to be a major e-commerce company in China) and questioning why such common historical/religious motifs are now considered 'taboo' in their game.