The main character concept designer from Naughty Dog recently shared artwork on Stellar Blade's official X account, sparking a significant reaction from fans. Many expressed dissatisfaction with Hyun-taek's portrayal of Eva, criticizing the concept art for giving her a masculine appearance. The majority of comments described this version of the Stellar Blade protagonist as unattractive and even repulsive. Some fans went as far as accusing the Naughty Dog designer of making Eva "awakened," a term often used to denote a shift towards more inclusive character designs.
This incident is not isolated, as Naughty Dog has faced similar criticism recently. The studio was previously criticized for incorporating explicit Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) content in the trailer for their upcoming sci-fi adventure, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. This trailer broke the record set by Concord earlier this year for the most disliked video game trailer, highlighting a growing discontent among some fans regarding the direction of character design and narrative focus in modern gaming.
Stellar Blade, developed by Shift Up, became a massive hit upon its release earlier this year, largely due to its protagonist, Eve. Eve's design, which was praised for her objective beauty, resonated well with the gaming community and contributed significantly to the game's success. In stark contrast, the new design of Stellar Blade's protagonist, Eva, created by the Naughty Dog designer, has not been well-received, highlighting the importance of character design in the gaming industry.
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