Fans of the Star Wars series The High Republic were happy and elated when a game taking place within that timeline was announced late last year, as the series has been heralded as a prominent envelope pusher for LGBTQ+ representation in modern sci-fi media. This elation quickly turned sour as the upcoming game was revealed to be made by Quantic Dream, the company behind Heavy Rain and Detroit: Become Human, both games that were critically acclaimed and beloved by fans of that genre.

The reason why they were upset, however, is because Quantic Dream's founder, David Cage, has had multiple quotes in the past year portraying him as anti-LGBTQ and berating those who don't appreciate his unique brand of gameplay — resulting in several controversies over the last year. Now, fans are rallying behind "#BlackOutStarWarsEclipse" as they voice their displeasure.

If you are seeing #BlackoutStarWarsEclipse on your timeline and don't already know what it's all about this is a great article to get you caught up: https://t.co/inBD1IIPdX
If you do know what it's about please take the time to voice your opinions and support LGBTQ+ fans.

— Mollie Damon (@MollieDamon) January 7, 2022

We're now in a new year but old attitudes are still alive. LFL has yet to speak to the thousands of people upset w/ their decision to work w/ Quantic Dream on Star Wars Eclipse. In this new year we aren't going to be quiet anymore! LFL address this! #BlackoutStarWarsEclipse pic.twitter.com/LoNL2X8rzk

— Pink Milk 🏳️‍🌈🎙Tweets by Bryan (he/him) (@ServingPinkMilk) January 7, 2022

You better believe I stand with the movement to #BlackoutStarWarsEclipse because I stand with my LGBTQIA+ community.

How about you, @LucasfilmGames?

— Clare “Post Malört” Stribling (@cstribs) January 7, 2022

If you think that homophobia, misogyny, & workplace toxicity are “just opinions”, please do yourself a favor & unfollow me now.

People take precedent over shiny new toys.

Always. #BlackoutStarWarsEclipse

— Jaxxon The Lepi🔜 Star Wars Celebration Anaheim🤞 (@JaxxonTheLepi) January 7, 2022

The hashtag was created a while ago, but today marks the first time it's gotten trending with a pushback personally calling out Cage and demanding that Lucasfilm put out a comment or statement on the matter, as the LGBTQ fans of Star Wars are on the verge of being cut out of their own favorite Star Wars media.

One disappointment in the High Republic Anniversary Special: I saw Star Wars Eclipse.

Please, Lucasfilm, recognize that #TheHighRepublic fans will never accept a game by abusive, homophobic and misogynist game dev David Cage.#BlackoutStarWarsEclipse

— Wesley (@SskeerMadness) January 4, 2022

#BlackOutStarWarsEclipse is a movement by Star Wars fans who are rightfully concerned about a video game company _like Quantic Dream (with CEOs _like David Cage) being put in charge of a story that takes place in such an incredible, representation-rich era of Star Wars 💫

— That Gay Jedi ✨#BlackOutStarWarsEclipse (@_thatgayjedi) January 7, 2022

The fact that @LucasfilmGames still has not put out a comment with regards to Star Wars Eclipse and Quantic Dream speaks volumes #BlackoutStarWarsEclipse

— Todd Desgrosseilliers (@toddnosebest) January 7, 2022

Queer fans over content. #BlackoutStarWarsEclipse

— Noah (@keldorjedii) January 7, 2022