The rise of low sodium gaming

“Low Sodium” is a phrase which means “no salt,” or in other words, no negativity.

The term was first spotted a couple years ago on Reddit in response to the disappointment in the gaming community at the release of the less than impressive CyberPunk 2077. A “Low Sodium” subreddit community was created as a space for fans to appreciate the game for what it was.

Now 'Low Sodium' communities are springing up across Reddit in association with other popular titles. Matt Klein, Trends and Strategy Partner at Reddit, has written an awesome article analysing the rise of low sodium communities on the platform.

"When analyzing the language sentiment from gaming subreddits vs. their no salt counterparts, it’s statistically clear: discussions within “Low Sodium” communities are in fact both more optimistic, less angry, and ultimately more enticing....

If we take these signals and extrapolate, the gaming world is purging some of its toxicity, and gamers are seeking out more innocent and nostalgic associations."

So what?

Matt's analysis links the rise of these 'low sodium' groups, with a wider cultural trend for a slower, more positive mindset. Like-minded communities who just want to have a good time.