Stellar Blade: Latest Updates and News

Stellar Blade is an action-adventure game developed by Shift-Up Studios and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment for the PS5. Dive into the latest updates and news about the game!

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Stellar Blade News

2025

April 9

⚫︎ SHIFT UP, the mastermind behind Stellar Blade, teamed up with figure maker JND Studios to launch pre-orders for 1/3 scale hyper-realistic figures of characters EVE and Tachy on April 18. The Dual version, priced at $3,599, flew off the shelves in minutes, while the individual EVE figure, at $2,199, still has limited stock available. These stunning collectibles are set to ship in Q3 2026.

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April 9

⚫︎ JND Studios is set to bring fans officially licensed, hyper-realistic figurines of Stellar Blade's protagonist Eve and eighth boss Tachy. Announced in July 2024, JND confirmed the characters on April 8, 2025. Expect these detailed collectibles to hit the market later this year.

Read more: Stellar Blade to Get Official Hyper-Realistic Eve and Tachy Figures (Automaton)

February 12

⚫︎ During the latest State of Play, Shift Up revealed that Stellar Blade will make its way to PC in June 2025. Alongside this announcement, they confirmed the arrival of the Goddess of Victory: Nikke DLC in the same month, which includes a new boss battle, collectible dolls, stickers, and an additional outfit.

Read more: Stellar Blade PC Release Set for June 2025, Nikke DLC Also Announced (Noisy Pixel)

January 6

⚫︎ Kicking off the new year, Shift Up Studio celebrated its success by gifting each employee a PlayStation 5 Pro console and a collective bonus of ¥1,000,000 (about $32,000). This generous gesture comes after the studio's triumphant 2023 launch of Stellar Blade on PlayStation 5, which garnered positive reviews, robust sales, and several nominations at The Game Awards.

Read more: Stellar Blade Developer Gifts All Workers A PS5 Pro To Encourage Talent (The Gamer)

2024

December 17

⚫︎ Stellar Blade's Eve clinched the Best New Character award at the PlayStation Blog's Game of the Year 2024 Awards. Eve outshone formidable competitors like Call of Duty: Black Ops 6's Jane Harrow, Dragon Age: The Veilguard's Emmrich Volkarin, and Rise of the Rōnin's Ryoma Sakamoto. Other notable mentions included Metaphor: ReFantazio’s Strohl, Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail’s Wuk Lamat, and Helldivers 2’s General Brasch, each receiving significant fan support.

Read more: Stellar Blade's EVE Wins Best New Character at the PS Blog Game of the Year 2024 (PS Blog)

December 16

⚫︎ Stellar Blade is getting festive with a holiday event starting December 17, 2024, in Xion. The city square and The Last Gulp gathering hall will be decked out with holiday lights, a vibrant Christmas tree, and seasonal decorations. Players can enjoy new BGM tracks like “Dawn (Winter)” and “Take Me Away,” creating a soothing and romantic atmosphere. A holiday-themed mini-game will also debut, offering fun diversions and rewards.

Read more: Stellar Blade’s Holiday-Themed Event Brings New Costumes, Mini-Game, and More Dec 17

November 26

⚫︎ Shift Up addressed issues from the Stellar Blade x Nier Automata update with a new patch. This update, which introduced Nier Automata-themed cosmetics and a new Photo Mode, was well-received for its Easter eggs, especially Eve’s 2B outfits. However, it also led to crashes and missing costumes. The hotfix enhances Photo Mode stability and restores any lost Nier Automata outfits, ensuring players can enjoy the new content seamlessly.

Read more: Surprise Stellar Blade Update Fixes Photo Mode, Missing Nier Automata Outfits & More (Dexerto)

November 22

⚫︎ On November 11, 2024, Shift Up Studio’s technical director Donki Lee unveiled two significant updates for Stellar Blade. The first, a free update (version 1.009.001), brings four new outfits, one accessory, expanded lip-sync support, and a new photo mode. The second announcement revealed the first paid DLC, a crossover with NieR: Automata, developed collaboratively by Directors Kim Hyung Tae and Yoko Taro, showcasing a blend of creativity and mutual respect.

Read more: Is Stellar Blade DLC's Price Worth It? (Game8)

November 18

⚫︎ Despite high hopes, Stellar Blade didn't make the cut for the Game of the Year at The Game Awards, sparking discussions online, especially considering the nomination of Elden Ring's DLC. Nonetheless, Stellar Blade received nominations for Best Action Game and Best Score and Music, highlighting its exceptional gameplay and soundtrack.

Read more: Shock as Stellar Blade Snubbed for Game of the Year Award Nomination Over Elden Ring DLC (Esports gg)