Stellar Blade Developer Discusses New Hero Design and Sony Support

Shift Up’s boss, Hyung-Tae Kim, recently spoke to Korean media about their new game, Stellar Blade: Blood Rain. He announced that a new character named Evie will replace the existing heroine, Eve. Although Eve might still appear in the game, Evie’s design aims to enhance the close-combat experience.

Kim explained that Evie is designed to look shorter and younger to match her tough fighting style, which he describes as cool and stylish. However, this change has caused some controversy in the West, with concerns that Evie looks too young compared to Eve’s design in the first game, which had a more sexualised focus.

Despite this criticism, Kim believes that Evie’s smaller size contrasts well with her strong combat abilities. The team is still working on the character’s design, as the original character, Eve, also underwent several changes before her launch.

Shift Up plans to self-publish the game to reach more platforms. Kim praised Sony’s support but noted that self-publishing allows more flexibility. The first Stellar Blade was popular in markets like China, and the team wants to cater to that audience better.

The game has been in development for only a year, so a release date is still uncertain. Fans have found instances of AI-generated content in the game, which Kim hopes will be removed before the final launch.

How much do you know?

What is the name of the new character in Stellar Blade: Blood Rain?

Eve

Evie

Evelyn

Evan

Who is the boss of Shift Up?

Kim Tae-Hyung

Hyung-Tae Kim

Jin Hyeok

Lee Sang-Moo

What is the main focus of Evie's design?

To look older

To enhance close-combat experience

To be more sexualised

To match Eve's design

What does Kim believe contrasts well with Evie's smaller size?

Her younger looks

Her stylish appearance

Her strong combat abilities

Her connection to Eve

What publishing method will Shift Up use for Stellar Blade?

Partner with Sony

Self-publish

Sell to Epic Games

Publish through Steam

In which market was the first Stellar Blade popular?

Japan

America

China

Europe

Evie is designed to look taller and older than Eve.

True False

Shift Up plans to self-publish Stellar Blade to reach more platforms.

True False

The first game had a more sexualised focus compared to Evie's design.

True False

Kim has confirmed a release date for the game.

True False

Kim has received criticism about the design of Evie from the West.

True False

AI-generated content will definitely remain in the final launch of the game.

True False

The new character in Stellar Blade is named .

Hyung-Tae Kim is the boss of .

The release date for the game is still at this time.

Evie's design aims to enhance the close-combat experience.

Shift Up wants to cater better to the audience.

There were instances of content found in the game.

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