Stellar Blade Faces Criticism and Support Ahead of PS5 Release

Director Kim Hyung-Tae defends the game's design amidst controversy, promising unique gameplay and future updates.

Stellar Blade, a PS5 exclusive game by South Korean developer Shift Up, faces criticism for oversexualizing its protagonist, Eve, but also receives support from fans.
Director Kim Hyung-Tae defends the game's character design, emphasizing entertainment value and dismissing comparisons to other games like Sekiro and Nier: Automata.
The game introduces unique gameplay elements, including Eve's acrobatic movements inspired by ballet and gymnastics, and offers customization options to adapt playstyle.
Shift Up announces no plans for DLC at launch but promises free updates, including new costumes and a New Game+ mode, post-release.
Stellar Blade's trial version garners immense popularity, leading to high pre-order sales on PlayStation Store and Amazon.