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

Naughty Dog's concept artist sparked a backlash online after sharing artwork of Stellar Blade's protagonist, Eva. Fans overwhelmingly criticized the design, deeming it unattractive and masculine, with many comments labeling it "ugly" and "terrible." The artwork was widely considered repulsive, and some accused the artist of portraying Eva in an overly "awakened" state.

This negative reaction 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 controversy further fuels concerns about the studio's design choices.

The original design of Eva, created by Shift Up, was a key factor in Stellar Blade's success, with her beauty widely praised by gamers. The stark contrast between the original, well-received design and the newly shared artwork highlights the significant difference in opinion.