Stellar Blade's Controversial New 'Eve' Prototype Drops, and It's Wildly Different
1. The new prototype for Eve, the main character, features a drastically revamped physique, prompting a massive mixed reaction online, with some praising the realism and others mourning the loss of the original design.
2. Shift Up has confirmed this is a completely separate, playable variant, not a patch to the existing character, meaning players can choose which version of Eve they explore the world with.
3. Gameplay footage reveals the prototype has a unique, slower combat animation set, suggesting a tankier, more methodical playstyle compared to the original, faster-paced Eve.
4. The 'Stellar Blade' subreddit instantly exploded, with fan theories swirling that the prototype may be linked to a hidden lore discovery about Eve's origins, potentially a clone or a discarded version of the protagonist.
5. To fuel the hype, a limited-time in-game event called "Contrast" will allow players to switch between the two Eves mid-mission for the next 72 hours, rewarding participants with an exclusive weapon skin.