Valeria Rodriguez, known for roles in Overwatch 2, Genshin Impact, and Ranma ½, has been cast as Roman Carax in Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2. The announcement revived debate over past social media controversies, including allegations about disputes involving fellow voice actors and confrontational online posts. While critics questioned the casting, supporters defended Rodriguez's work. The allegations circulating online remain unverified, and neither CD Projekt Red nor Studio Trigger has publicly addressed the backlash.Fans of anime and gaming are thrilled with the news that Valeria Rodriguez has joined Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2. Old online controversies surrounding the voice actor resurfaced shortly after the casting announcement, igniting a social media debate. While many applauded Rodriguez’s latest role, others questioned the decision by pointing to past online disputes and allegations surrounding previous projects.Valeria Rodriguez's Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 casting revives old controversiesValeria Rodriguez has built a growing reputation in the voice acting industry, lending their voice to characters such as Venture in Overwatch 2, Sucrose in Genshin Impact, Akane Tendo in the Ranma ½ remake and Lagoona Blue in Monster High. They also maintain an active online presence through YouTube and X.Their latest career milestone came with the announcement that they will voice Roman Carax in Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2. Rodriguez shared the news with fans on X, writing:"In case you missed it, choom- The chrome’s outta the ripperdoc, I’m voicing Roman Carax in Cyberpunk @edgerunners Season 2! Keeping this secret has been so hard and I am BEYOND excited for you all to see what we’ve been cooking. You’re not ready for this season…"However, the announcement also brought renewed attention to past controversies. An X user, industry reporter @AI_EmeraldApple, criticized the casting and alleged that Rodriguez had previously been removed as the English voice of Sucrose in Genshin Impact following public disputes. Those claims have circulated widely online, but they have not been independently verified.The same post also connected the controversy to fellow voice actor Courtney Lin, claiming Rodriguez publicly defended Lin after she reportedly lost work following participation in a boycott related to Genshin Impact. These allegations likewise remain unverified.Valeria Rodriguez's social media posts become a fresh talking pointMuch of the criticism has centered on Rodriguez's past activity on X. Screenshots widely shared online appear to show the voice actor responding aggressively to critics.One message attributed to Rodriguez read:"You're a *** loser who's going to die alone and I would bet $1000 US dollars that you are incredibly depressed and hate yourself. Get therapy or rot alone in your bedroom but leave nice people out of it, nerd. That or have the balls to say this **** in-person. Not behind a pfp."After the exchange gained attention, Rodriguez clarified in another post that the comment was not intended as a death threat, stating:"It seems like literacy doesn't exist anymore so I'd like to clarify- my response to that racist troll celebrating my friend getting fired was NOT about wishing d3ath on them. I'd never do that. I said that they would die ! ALONE! AND I'D SAY IT AGAIN!"The re-emerged posts have split online communities. Some argue that a person’s social media presence should have no bearing on their professional work, while others believe that public figures should be held accountable for their online behavior.Neither CD Projekt Red nor Studio Trigger have issued an official comment responding to the online criticism, as the Cyberpunk: Edgerunners 2 announcement continues to generate discussion. The argument is still mostly limited to social media, where opinions continue to tussle over Rodriguez’s casting and past online activities.