Shift Up CEO Dismisses Complaints Over Evie’s Appearance in June 5 Stellar Blade Trailer
Updated
Updated · Kotaku · Jun 10
Shift Up CEO Dismisses Complaints Over Evie’s Appearance in June 5 Stellar Blade Trailer
3 articles · Updated · Kotaku · Jun 10
Summary
Hyung-tae Kim told IGN criticism of Evie’s child-like look in the June 5 Summer Game Fest trailer would fade once players experience Stellar Blade: Blood Rain.
Kim acknowledged Evie is “younger,” “smaller in size” and shorter than original lead Eve, but argued her stronger personality, tougher battles and anti-terror squad role matter more than her physical appearance.
The backlash centered on Evie’s youthful design and sexualized presentation in the reveal trailer, including poses and jiggle physics that drew online criticism.
Kim also said Evie’s outfits in Blood Rain will be “even more appealing,” extending scrutiny of how Shift Up plans to present the sequel’s new protagonist.