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Shift Up Unveils Stellar Blade Sequel, Evie Sparks Backlash

6/10/2026

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Shift Up announced Stellar Blade: Blood Rain at Summer Game Fest, unveiling heroine Evie.
CEO Hyung-tae Kim said Evie is intentionally shorter and younger to give her a defined personality.
Fans and streamer Asmongold criticized Evie’s child-like face and voice, sparking backlash over an underage appearance.
Shift Up defended the design, said the sequel will be standalone with Eve references, and may launch on PC, PS5 and Xbox.

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Shift Up announced Stellar Blade: Blood Rain at Summer Game Fest, unveiling heroine Evie.
CEO Hyung-tae Kim said Evie is intentionally shorter and younger to give her a defined personality.
Fans and streamer Asmongold criticized Evie’s child-like face and voice, sparking backlash over an underage appearance.
Shift Up defended the design, said the sequel will be standalone with Eve references, and may launch on PC, PS5 and Xbox.