Footage depicting the Itaewon disaster in Seoul is set to be removed from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 after criticism from families who lost relatives in the crush.
Bereaved families said they were appalled that images linked to the disaster had been included in the video game. The backlash has led to the decision to take the footage out of the title.
The Itaewon disaster refers to the deadly crush in Seoul, although the supplied information does not provide further details about when the footage appears in the game or how it was used. No additional response from the game's developer or publisher is included.
The removal follows concerns over the use of real-world disaster footage in entertainment and its potential impact on those affected. The material is expected to be taken out of Modern Warfare 4, but the supplied information does not state when the change will be implemented.
