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Stellar Blade fans have accused Naughty Dog's character designer of intentionally uglifying Eve

by Sebastian Jan 05,2025

Stellar Blade fans have accused Naughty Dog's character designer of intentionally uglifying Eve

Naughty Dog's concept art for Stellar Blade's protagonist, Eva, has sparked significant backlash from fans. A designer from the studio shared artwork on X, depicting a version of Eva considered by many to be unattractive and masculine. The overwhelmingly negative response included descriptions like "ugly," "terrible," and "repulsive," with accusations that the design made Eva appear "awakened."

This controversy follows recent criticism of Naughty Dog's inclusion of explicit DEI content in 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. This negative reception contrasts sharply with the success of Stellar Blade, a game whose popularity was largely attributed to the universally praised beauty of its protagonist, Eva. The original Shift Up design of Eva was widely celebrated within the gaming community.