Recently, a gaming blogger shared a video comparing the old and new character models of Gwendolyn, the protagonist of Tides of Annihilation, placing the latest demo version side by side with the early trailer. Let's take a look!
Comparison Video:
In the early promotional version, the protagonist had sharp facial contours and a highly recognizable mixed-race realistic aesthetic. In the latest demo version, her features and jawline are overall softer. Many players commented that the new version leans towards an internet celebrity aesthetic, losing the original's unique cold demeanor, and called on the development team to revert to the old facial model.
Addressing the controversy, producer Fu Kun explained, "The character model itself has not been changed; the difference in appearance comes from iterations to the lighting and rendering systems. We wanted it to run more smoothly, so there are some differences and flaws in facial expressions. Of course, this version may have been rushed, and we will further optimize facial performance under lighting in the future."
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