Модель с которой рисовали Еву для Stellar Blade, пришла в офис разработчиков в косплее – DTF

Korean model Shin Jae-yoon has visited the offices of developer Shift Up, appearing in a cosplay of the character Eve from the action game Stellar Blade. The visit was documented in a video published to YouTube, showing the model interacting with the studio and the leadership of the company.

The appearance serves as a real-world bridge between the digital design of the game and the physical reference used to create it. Shin Jae-yoon’s physical appearance and body measurements were scanned by Shift Up to provide the anatomical foundation for the protagonist, Eve.

The Controversy Over Character Realism

The relationship between the model and the digital character became a point of public discourse prior to the game’s launch. The French division of IGN published a review that criticized the aesthetic choices made for the main character.

The author of that review characterized Eve as a sexualized doll, created by someone who has never seen a woman.

In response to the claims that the character’s proportions were unrealistic or lacked a basis in human anatomy, Shift Up and Maxim magazine released photographs of Shin Jae-yoon. These images were intended to demonstrate that the character’s design was based on the scanned proportions of a real person.

Production and Platform Release

Stellar Blade was first released in April 2024 for the PlayStation 5. The title focused on high-fidelity visuals and combat, utilizing the body-scanning data to ensure the character’s movements and appearance remained consistent with the model’s physique.

Following its console debut, the game expanded its reach with a release on PC in June 2025. This expansion allowed a broader audience to access the title, which maintained a strong reception among the player base.

The game achieved a score of 9.1 out of 10 from gamers, indicating a high level of satisfaction with the gameplay and presentation despite the earlier critical debates regarding character design.

Industry Impact and Future Developments

The use of high-precision body scanning for lead characters is a practice intended to increase immersion and visual fidelity in AAA gaming. By utilizing Shin Jae-yoon as a reference, Shift Up aimed to create a character that felt grounded in reality, even within a stylized sci-fi setting.

The visit by the model to the Shift Up office highlights the ongoing collaboration between the creative team and the real-world inspirations behind their digital assets. It also underscores the developer’s commitment to the original vision of the character’s design.

Following the success of the first title, the developers have announced a sequel to Stellar Blade. While the project is confirmed, a specific release date for the next installment has not yet been disclosed.