Naughty Dog's concept artist sparked a heated online debate after sharing artwork of Stellar Blade's protagonist, Eva, on X. The artwork, depicting a more masculine version of Eva, was met with overwhelmingly negative feedback. Many fans deemed the design unattractive, using words like "ugly" and "terrible" to describe it. Several comments even suggested the design was "repulsive" and accused the artist of making Eva appear "awakened," a term often used in online discussions related to character redesigns perceived as negatively altering a character's original appeal.
This incident follows recent criticism of Naughty Dog's inclusion of explicit DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) content in their upcoming game, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. The game's trailer garnered a record number of dislikes, surpassing even Concord's earlier record. This controversy further fuels the discussion surrounding the impact of DEI initiatives on game design and player reception.
The original design of Eva in Stellar Blade, created by Shift Up, was widely praised for its beauty and was a significant factor in the game's success. The stark contrast between the well-received original and the newly revealed concept art highlights the potential pitfalls of altering established character designs, particularly when those designs have already resonated strongly with the gaming community.
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