Stellar Blade Character Designer Accused of Eve's Unattractive Design

A concept artist from Naughty Dog shared artwork of Stellar Blade's protagonist, Eva, on X, sparking a significant negative backlash from fans. Many criticized the design as unattractive and masculine, using terms like "ugly" and "terrible" to describe the depiction. Several comments even suggested the artwork portrayed Eva in an unappealing, "awakened" state.

This controversy seems to align with recent criticism leveled at Naughty Dog for incorporating DEI elements into their upcoming game, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. The trailer for this sci-fi adventure garnered a record number of dislikes, surpassing even Concord's earlier record.

The original design of Eva in Stellar Blade, created by Shift Up, was a key factor in the game's success, with her beauty widely praised by players. This stark contrast between the original and the newly shared artwork highlights the strong reaction to the perceived shift in character design.