The setting and the tone of the game originated from separatism . According to Hay , he often felt unsafe when he was young because of the conflicts between the two superpowers during the Cold War . This manifested in the twenty-first century in the form of frequent terrorist attacks such as the September 11 attacks , and financial problems such as the subprime mortgage crisis and in turn caused people to become increasingly protective as they questioned the government . Ultimately the concept of the " global village " began to collapse , which sets the theme of the game and prompted the team to write a story that features a doomsday cult as the game 's main antagonist . Hay started writing the story in late 2014 ; in February 2016 , he investigated the details of the occupation and standoff of a wildlife refuge in Oregon , as he wanted to look for evidence that can show the rise of separatism . To create a memorable story , the characters in the game were designed to have different views and opinions on important events , and different ideologies . Despite the dark theme , the team wanted to ensure that the game is still fun and entertaining to play . Therefore , the team implemented a large arsenal of weapons and open-ended gameplay possibilities for players to use
September 11 attacks
September 11 attacks
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