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Stellar Blade sequel faces backlash over new hero's appearance

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The sequel to the popular game Stellar Blade, titled Stellar Blade: Blood Rain, has sparked controversy over its new protagonist, Evie. Players are divided on Evie's appearance, with some arguing she looks too young, potentially underage, which clashes with the game's established aesthetic of revealing costumes. Developer Shift Up has stated Evie was intentionally designed to be younger than the previous protagonist, Eve, but also to exude a tough and cool presence. The game's use of generative AI in its art and backgrounds has also been noted, though the studio has been open about its adoption of the technology. AI

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RANK_REASON The article discusses a controversy surrounding a character in a video game sequel, which falls under product-related discussion rather than a frontier release or significant industry event.

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Paul Tassi, Senior Contributor ·

    Over A Year Before Release, Stellar Blade: Blood Rain’s New Hero Evie Draws Fire

    Stellar Blade: Blood Rain isn't out for at least a year, but its new protagonist is already in a firestorm, as expected from the series.

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