Far Cry 4's box art has caused a bit of a backlash in some gaming circles over claims of racism, but creative director Alex Hutchinson has sought to put those fears to be on Twitter.

It follows these first details on the Far Cry 4 plot. In the game you play as a person travelling to Kyrat to fulfil your mother's dying wish.

The furore began after the box art, which depicts a white, blond-haired man resting his hand on the head of a darker-skinned soldier - who some believe is the player-character - was dubbed racist by some outlets and fans.

Responding to the matter, Hutchinson said on Twitter:

Just so it's clear for those jumping to conclusions: He's not white and that's not the player. http://t.co/zvqe3uzZI6

— Alex Hutchinson (@BangBangClick) May 20, 2014

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So the blonde chap isn't white, and the kneeling man isn't the player-character. It's still unclear who he is exactly or what's he's up to, but we'll have more as it transpires. Stay tuned.

Far Cry 4 will be available November 18 in the US, November 20 in Europe and November 21 in the UK for PC, PlayStation 3, PS4, Xbox 360 and Xbox One.

Via IGN.