Localization butchering the game is not new:
- https://twitter.com/iuntue/status/1416860287240654850?s=20
- https://boundingintocomics.com/2021/07/08/neo-the-world-ends-with-you-localization-changes-script-to-insert-anti-capitalism-dialogue-line/
However, as SC points out, the results are even worse than initially expected with numerous screenshot comparisons.
Most places will accept a return if it's still in shrink wrap, try it. And avoid spending any money in the future on any other SE titles, and most Global Homo Corporations.
What an absolute shame. The game itself is really good but the translators are absolute trash.