Shift Up CEO Hyung-tae Kim seems to believe his team has created a more "sexy" experience than what Stellar Blade's modding community has produced so far. While a modding frenzy, including a "naked Eve" mod, was widely anticipated and is now circulating, Hyung-tae Kim indicates it's still not enough, urging the player community to unleash greater modding creativity.
In a recent interview, Hyung-tae Kim addressed the future of the Stellar Blade IP. When a reporter highlighted Eve's appeal but noted overseas concerns about data manipulation and mods, they asked about his policy on the matter.
Hyung-tae Kim reiterated his open stance on the modding community: "We don't have any specific policies. Data modification takes many forms, from speeding up the game to completely altering gameplay. As long as it's not maliciously abused, I believe mods can positively expand the game experience and scope," he explained. "So, overall, I view them positively. However, there are also issues like hacking or interference with normal game operation. I hope players pay attention to this and use mods appropriately."
Technical Director Dongki Lee added a caution: they've observed players encountering game errors after installing mods, as these aren't officially checked or tested. He advises players to revert to the original state if issues arise.
Hyung-tae Kim then playfully added, "Currently, the mod player community's firepower isn't quite strong enough; the momentum is a bit weak. So far, I still feel that the official version is better."
Pressed by the Korean media on what kind of mods he'd like to see, or what he'd find interesting, Hyung-tae Kim responded, "The realm of mods is so vast, we can't predict. We don't have official mod development tools, so it's challenging to change the entire game. But we'd be happy if a mod could slightly alter the way the game is played."
He concluded, "Of course, mods like new costumes and monster visual effects are cool, but it would be great if there was a mod that could expand the player's game experience."
