Stellar Blade Accusations: Fans Blame Naughty Dog Designer for Eve's Unflattering Appearance

Naughty Dog's concept artist sparked controversy after sharing artwork of Stellar Blade's protagonist, Eva, on X. The design, deemed unattractive by many fans, depicted Eva with a masculine appearance, prompting widespread criticism. Comments flooded the post, labeling the artwork as "ugly," "terrible," and even "repulsive," with accusations that the designer intentionally created a less appealing, "awakened" version of the character.

This incident follows recent criticism of Naughty Dog's inclusion of explicit DEI content in their upcoming game, Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet. The game's trailer holds the record for most dislikes, surpassing even Concord's earlier record. This negative reception contrasts sharply with the success of Stellar Blade, a game whose popularity largely stemmed from Eva's universally praised beauty. Shift Up's original design of Eva was a significant factor in the game's success, making the new, drastically different design particularly jarring to fans.