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This incident underscores a broader cultural clash about representation in games. Stellar Blade's decision to feature a traditionally attractive female protagonist runs counter to recent efforts by some in the industry and media to "diversify" or "de-escalate" female character designs—sometimes to the point of downplaying femininity or attractiveness to appease certain social agendas.
Supporters of Stellar Blade argue that the game's character design reflects personal choice and artistic freedom, something that many gamers appreciate. They suggest that the real controversy isn't the character's appearance but the media's tendency to smear and misrepresent game content to promote a particular political or social narrative.