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Industry’s Pattern of Female Character Redesigns
The ongoing trend of "uglifying" female characters in AAA titles, especially when involving studios or consultants with particular ideological leanings, has generated significant criticism. Fans have pointed out that protagonists and iconic female characters—despite having high-quality face models—are sometimes deliberately altered to appear less traditionally attractive. This practice raises questions about the motives behind such designs—whether it’s a push for "realism," social messaging, or other non-artistic reasons.