You clearly don't understand what objectification actually is as a concept. There's a real debate to be had about media that portrays a society that's sexist and whether that's good. Issues about objectification have nothing to do with this type of debate.
Objectification is related to titilation. One good example is the old dungeon scene that CDPR removed because it sexualized torture. Another example is the lesbomancy scene.
Issues relating to actually sexist portrayals are different from issues that have to do with objectification. One example here're would be the serious problem with how CDPR portrays rape.
I understand perfectly well. It is you and others who are incorrectly categorizing The Witcher based on your own biases and preconceptions of what you think "objectifying" is.
Here is the definition of objectification in regards to women: Sexual objectification is the act of treating a person merely as an instrument of sexual pleasure, making them a "sex object". Objectification more broadly means treating a person as a commodity or an object, without regard to their personality or dignity.
Now as I have already discussed in great detail, the women in The Witcher do not fit this description at all. If they were merely "objects" that served no other purpose other than to be naked on the screen, then I would agree with you. That, however, is just not the case at all. Anyone who claims these women are being objectified does not actually know what the term means. It's that simple.
As far as The Witcher being sexist, that's one of the various issues it addresses... As sexism is very much an on-going issue with the world today, it's yet another concept CDPR addresses unapologetically and shows why they are not afraid to make a world that feels real and believable. The very reason why The Witcher is "mature" is because CDPR is willing to tackle issues other developers have steered away from with fear of being criticized by the media.
You are continuing to show your lack of knowledge on this subject matter. There was a slight controversy over the prison escape sequence as if you decided to kill the Baroness' son, you would then come across her, bare-breasted, in a chamber where she was being tortured. The issue was the fact that there were no clear scars, bruises, or scratches on her breasts while her face was clearly bruised and beaten. People instantly jumped to the conclusion, just as you are, about the use of titillation in order to bolster sales. What I find funny about your argument, however, is the fact that the sequence was not actually removed from The Witcher 2. It's still there, regardless of the supposed controversy, because only a vocal minority was taking issue with it to start.
I fail to see from any of your assertions how CDPR is being disrespectful of any of these subject matters. The only thing that is offending anyone is the fact that they are bringing them up. Period. No reasonable person approves of rape, discrimination, objectification, etc. These are real life issues that exist in our world and it's part of the reason why many developers avoid crossing these lines as they don't want the criticism and attention. CDPR has shown they are willing to tell a realistic, mature, and believable story grounded in real world issues. They aren't afraid to tackle difficult and ugly problems. That's what makes The Witcher such an amazing franchise. You don't have to like it, which you clearly don't. That being said, just because they are including these issues does not make them guilty of it. You are confusing bringing awareness to problems versus the act of doing it because of ignorance. Two very different things.
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