Shift Up CEO Defends Stellar Blade's Evie Against AI Rumors

Shift Up CEO and Stellar Blade director Hyung Tae Kim has addressed the recent controversy surrounding the studio. Fans raised concerns after a promotional music video for the new character Evie, titled Wanna be in LOVE, featured AI assisted visuals. This led many in the community to worry about the origin of the character design itself.

In response to the criticism, Kim clarified that the character Evie was created from head to toe by the studio's human artists. He emphasized that the design process for the character did not involve artificial intelligence, aiming to reassure fans who value the work of the team's creative staff.

While the studio has utilized AI technology in its promotional materials, the leadership remains firm on the artistic integrity of its character designs. It is a relief for many followers to hear that the core identity of the game remains a human effort as the team moves forward with future updates for the project.