Naughty Dog's concept artist sparked a backlash online after sharing artwork of Stellar Blade's protagonist, Eva, on X. 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 depicting an "awakened" version of Eva.
This controversy follows recent criticism of Naughty Dog's inclusion of explicit DEI 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 negative reception contrasts sharply with the original Stellar Blade release, which was a significant success largely attributed to Eva's universally admired beauty. Shift Up's initial design of Eva was exceptionally well-received by the gaming community, highlighting the stark difference in opinion between the original and the newly shared concept art.
