Activision and Infinity Ward have removed a map from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 after receiving complaints from Muslim gamers due to holy teachings appearing on a painting.
Kotaku reports that the map "Favela" has been removed because of two paintings appearing in a bathroom with a quote from the Prophet Muhammad. One of the paintings was placed above a toilet, which caused several Muslim gamers to complain to the developer and publisher, who then removed the map.
You can watch the paintings in a video on YouTube.
The map will be available again when edits have been made to it.
"We apologize to anyone who found this image offensive. Please be assured we were unaware of this issue and that there was no intent to offend. We are working as quickly as possible to remove this image and any other similar ones we may find from our various game libraries," Activision told Kotaku."We are urgently working to release a Title Update to remove the texture from Modern Warfare 3. We are also working to remove the texture from Modern Warfare 2 through a separate Title Update. Until the TU is ready, we have removed the Favella multiplayer map from online rotation.Activision and our development studios are respectful of diverse cultures and religious beliefs, and sensitive to concerns raised by its loyal game players. We thank our fans for bringing this to our attention."