
New Celeste DLC Includes an Affecting Revelation About Madeline That Casts Her Story in a New Light
Madeline's battle with depression and anxiety take on a new meaning in Farewell DLC.
When Celeste was released last year, it was celebrated for its outstanding platforming, but also for its affecting look at anxiety. It appears we didn't know the whole story, though.
Spoilers for the recently released Farewell DLC follow.
As discovered by eagle-eyed Celeste fans, there's some strong evidence that Madeline, the main character, is in fact transgender. One Twitter user posted four screengrabs, including one from maybe the first user to spot it, that contain some pretty compelling evidence, including a small transgender flag, an old picture, and a bottle of pills.
MADELINE IS TRANS IT IS CANON OMG IM DYING WHAWRPUGHEPOGEPAIG pic.twitter.com/zTaAzbAe8n
— marina (@queenmawina) September 9, 2019
It's a small gesture that isn't specifically called out in the game; a subtle suggestion, perhaps, that while Madeline is transgender, it's only one part of her identity. Still, it has some really interesting implications for the original story, which features Madeline contending with her "shadow" self. What was originally read as anxiety and depression may have a deeper meaning for transgender fans of Celeste.
Speaking of which, transgender fans seem pretty excited about this revelation. There's been plenty of discussion about it on social media today.
Yep, Wiki confirms blue haired girl with anxiety trying really hard to prove herself is trans. Dang, you got me video game.
— Laura Kate Dale (@LaurakBuzz) September 10, 2019
Celeste's Farewell DLC launched yesterday, and Caty called it a "brutal, but fond farewell." It adds to an indie platformer that we called one of the best games of 2018. In the meantime, the Celeste team has formed a new studio called Extremely OK Games, where it is presumably working on its next project.
In other news
Stardew Valley Just Got Beaches, Fish Tanks, Swimming Ducks, and a Whole Lot More
Nearly five years on, Eric "ConcernedApe" Barone just pushed what he says is Stardew's "biggest update yet."
10
Among Us Sneaks Aboard Game Pass for PC Today, Will Ruin Xbox Friendships in 2021
Yet another way to play Among Us today and one more planned for next year.
Dicey Dungeons Had a Surprise Launch on Switch Last Night
Turns out Nintendo had another card up its sleeve. A card with, uh… with dice on it.
How Familiars.io's Creator Fit Multiplayer Monster-Taming Into a Single Tweet
Bless Twitter's Javascript embeds for letting this Pokemon-like flourish.
Need help?
Stardew Valley Guide - Essential Tips to Help You Become the Ultimate Farmer
Everything you need to know to go from rags to riches in Stardew Valley.
Disco Elysium: How to Find All Four Pieces of the Fairweather T-500 Ceramic Armor
We show you how to find the hanged man's armor hidden across Martinaise.
How Long Is Disco Elysium and How Many Days Are There?
We take you through the length of Disco Elysium and how many days the game covers.
Disco Elysium: How to Find Your Gun, Badge and Bullets
We show you how to find your pistol and police badge ID after losing them.
Newsletter
Subscribe to our weekly newsletters
Get the best of USG in your inbox by subscribing to our newsletters.