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Naughty Dog's concept artist sparked a heated online debate after sharing artwork of Stellar Blade's protagonist, Eva, on X. The artwork depicts a significantly different, more masculine interpretation of Eva, prompting widespread criticism. Many fans deemed the design unattractive, using terms like "ugly" and "terrible" to describe it. Several commenters even suggested the design was intentionally unappealing, referencing a perceived trend towards less conventionally attractive character designs in gaming.
This controversy follows recent criticism leveled at Naughty Dog for incorporating explicit DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) themes 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 previous record.
The initial success of Stellar Blade was largely attributed to Eva's universally praised design. Her conventionally attractive appearance proved a significant factor in the game's popularity, making the stark contrast with the newly presented concept art even more striking for fans. The Shift Up studio's original design of Eva remains a beloved aspect of the game.
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