We’ve already taken a look at the best videogame communities on Reddit, but what are the most toxic? We’ve trawled through the endless subreddits, finding a bunch that are filled with hate and spite, whether it be for a certain game, genre, or specific company.
We all know that videogames can be a toxic place, with toxic behaviour from players and toxic communities, but we also know that videogame communities can be filled with love, support, and appreciation for the games they play. With that in mind, let's focus on the worst of the worst, from communities that are actually banned from Reddit, to those filled with hate and spite, whether it be for a certain game or genre. These are the most toxic videogame communities on Reddit.
Destiny 2: A Polarising Game
Destiny 2 is one of the most polarising games around. It’s a game that’s been filled with controversy and drama, from class changes that upset players, to a community that’s unwelcoming to new players.
Despite its problems, it’s also a game that people are very invested in, and that makes the community extremely toxic. Some players are happy to welcome new players, but others will attack them for playing the game, and others still will attack new players for not playing the game. It’s a community filled with toxicity, and one that’s banned from Reddit.
Fortnite: A Dark Underbelly
Fortnite needs no introduction. It is, without a shadow of a doubt, the most popular videogame of our time. It’s a game that’s defined a generation, but not all of that influence has been for the good.
The Fortnite community has a dark underbelly, filled with toxic players and toxic communities. In fact, if you search ‘Fortnite’ on Reddit you’ll find a Fortnite toxicity sub-reddit filled with hateful players. So if you hear someone say “don’t be toxic, it’s a kids game”, they’re probably a toxic Fortnite player.
Red Dead Redemption 2: Love or Hate
Red Dead Redemption 2 is a game that people either love or hate. Those that love it, love it with a passion, but that passion has created some toxic communities around the game.
There’s a section on Reddit called ‘RDR2 toxic masculinity’, filled with posts about how toxic the Red Dead Redemption 2 community can be. Whether it’s players telling women to stay out of the game, or people shouting at those who criticise the game, there’s a lot of hate in the RDR2 community. It’s a game that people take far too seriously, and it’s caused a lot of problems for players.
Dark Souls: Notorious for Toxicity
Dark Souls is a series that’s notorious for its toxic players, and we’re not just talking about the PvP community. In fact, there’s a Dark Souls toxicity sub-reddit that’s filled with hateful players.
If you’ve played Dark Souls, you’ll know that it’s filled with toxic players. Whether it’s people invading you and calling you a noob, or people being toxic to you when you die and need help, there’s no love in the Souls community.
