Stealth Revamp Sparks Allegations of Eve's Disfigurement

Naughty Dog's concept artist sparked controversy after sharing artwork of Stellar Blade's protagonist, Eva, on X. The depiction, deemed unattractive by many fans, portrayed Eva with masculine features, prompting a wave of negative feedback. Comments overwhelmingly described the design as ugly and repulsive, with some suggesting the artist intentionally created a less appealing, "awakened" version.

This incident follows recent criticism of Naughty Dog's inclusion of explicit DEI content in Intergalactic: The Heretic Prophet, a sci-fi adventure whose trailer garnered record-breaking dislikes. This contrasts sharply with the overwhelmingly positive reception of Stellar Blade's original Eva design, which was largely credited with the game's success due to its universally appealing aesthetic. The shift in Eva's visual presentation, created by an outside artist, has clearly alienated a significant portion of the fanbase.