In a shocking turn of events, the highly acclaimed indie game Sea of Stars has decided to remove the cameo appearance of The Completionist, also known as Jirard, from their game. This decision comes in the wake of charity fraud accusations made against The Completionist by Karl Jobst and SomeOrdinaryGamers.

Sea of Stars, which captured the hearts of many players with its nostalgic turn-based combat system and charming pixel graphics reminiscent of classic RPGs like Chrono Trigger and Final Fantasy, garnered significant attention within the indie gaming space. The game received widespread acclaim, including winning the prestigious Best Indie Game of 2023 award at The Game Awards.

Jirard, a vocal advocate for Sea of Stars even before its launch, had developed a close relationship with Thierry Boulanger, the President and Creative Director of the studio behind both Sea of Stars and The Messenger. Jirard's character in the game, Jirard the Constructionist, was originally included as a tribute to his support.

However, due to recent events surrounding the Open Hand Foundation and Jirard's charity fundraising event, Indieland, Thierry Boulanger himself delivered the news that Jirard's character would be removed from Sea of Stars. The allegations of charity fraud have cast a shadow over Jirard's reputation and led to the decision to sever ties with him.

Jirard had been a passionate advocate for Sea of Stars, attributing The Messenger as a significant influence that motivated him to continue creating content on his YouTube channel. He also claimed to have received support from Thierry for his charity event, Indieland, including thousands of keys for The Messenger and custom-made demos.

The removal of Jirard's cameo in Sea of Stars is more than just a developer's decision to remove an individual from a game. It signifies the potential end of a friendship that played a crucial role in shaping Jirard's channel.

While neither Thierry Boulanger nor the developers at Sabotage have publicly commented on this patch or the reasons behind it, it was discussed in the game's Discord channel. Thierry explained in a brief post, "We arrived at this decision after carefully monitoring events over the past few weeks, and while it is not our place to pass judgment, we do make it a priority to maintain a positive and optimistic space that reflects the spirit of our intentions, be they creative or otherwise."

The removal of The Completionist's cameo from Sea of Stars serves as a reminder that the consequences of alleged wrongdoing can extend beyond personal relationships, impacting professional ventures and artistic collaborations. As the gaming community continues to discuss the fallout from these accusations, the future of both Jirard and Sea of Stars remains uncertain.