The Esports World Cup is based in Saudi Arabia, which has laws against LGBTQIA+ relationships and expression
Respawn’s hero shooter battle royale Apex Legends is an incredibly inclusive game for the queer community. It has several playable LGBTQIA+ legends, has given players Pride Flag cosmetics to showcase their identities in-game, and developer Respawn even put a statement supporting trans rights in the game itself.
In recent years, Saudi Arabia has also instituted laws against public displays of affection and requiring “modest” dress for men and women, but these often result in fines. Officially, Saudi Arabia “welcomes” queer tourists. The official Saudi Arabia tourist site includes the following on its FAQ: “Everyone is welcome to visit Saudi, and we ask that they follow and respect our culture, traditions and laws, as you would when visiting any other country in the world.
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