Stellar Blade Fans Accuse Naughty Dog Designer of Ugly Eve

A concept artist from Naughty Dog shared artwork of Stellar Blade's protagonist, Eva, on X, sparking a significant backlash from fans. Many criticized the design as unattractive and masculine, with comments describing it as "ugly" and "terrible." The artwork was widely deemed repulsive, and some accused the designer of depicting Eva in an "awakened" state, implying a deliberate shift in her appearance.

This incident follows recent controversy surrounding Naughty Dog's inclusion of explicit DEI content in Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, a sci-fi adventure whose trailer holds the record for most dislikes of a video game trailer this year. The negative reaction to Eva's redesign stands in stark contrast to the overwhelmingly positive reception of her original design by Shift Up, which was a major contributing factor to Stellar Blade's success earlier this year. Eva's initial beauty was a key element in her widespread popularity amongst gamers.