Stellar Blade Faces Censorship Controversy Amid High User Ratings

Despite achieving high user scores and critical acclaim, Stellar Blade is embroiled in a censorship debate over character costumes.

Stellar Blade, a PlayStation 5 exclusive, has been caught in a censorship controversy involving the alteration of character costumes, sparking significant backlash from parts of its community.
The game has received high user ratings, becoming the third highest-rated game by user score in PS5 history according to Forbes.
Director Hyung-Tae Kim has been questioned about the censorship, indicating that the changes were a creative decision, not external pressure.
A petition demanding the restoration of the original costumes has gained traction, reflecting wider discontent among fans.
Despite the controversy, the game continues to perform well, with many players expressing satisfaction with the overall gameplay and design.