Stellar Blade: Latest Updates and News

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Stellar Blade News

2025

April 9

⚫︎ SHIFT UP, the creators of Stellar Blade, have teamed up with JND Studios to launch pre-orders for 1/3 scale hyper-realistic figures of characters EVE and Tachy. The Dual version, priced at $3,599, sold out within minutes, while the individual EVE figure, priced at $2,199, still has limited stock available. These stunning statues are set to be released in the third quarter of 2026.

Read more: Stellar Blade Skin Suit Figures Make It Harder to Buy After Selling Out in Minutes (Game8)

April 9

⚫︎ JND Studios is set to release officially licensed, hyper-realistic figurines of Stellar Blade's protagonist Eve and the eighth boss Tachy. Announced in collaboration with Shift-Up in July 2024, JND confirmed the characters on April 8, 2025. These collectible figures are anticipated to be available 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 be coming to PC in June 2025. Additionally, they announced the launch of the Goddess of Victory: Nikke DLC in the same month, which will include a new boss battle, collectible dolls and stickers, and a new outfit.

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

January 6

⚫︎ Shift Up Studio celebrated the new year by gifting each employee a PlayStation 5 Pro console and a collective bonus of ¥1,000,000 (approximately $32,000). This gesture follows the successful 2023 launch of Stellar Blade, their first console title on PlayStation 5, which received positive reviews, strong sales, and multiple nominations at The Game Awards.

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

2024

December 17

⚫︎ The PlayStation Blog's Game of the Year 2024 Awards have been announced, and Stellar Blade's Eve won in the Best New Character category. Eve competed against formidable characters such as Jane Harrow from Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Emmrich Volkarin from Dragon Age: The Veilguard, and Ryoma Sakamoto from Rise of the Rōnin. Other notable mentions included Strohl from Metaphor: ReFantazio, Wuk Lamat from Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail, and General Brasch from Helldivers 2.

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 hosting a holiday event in Xion starting December 17, 2024. The city square and The Last Gulp gathering hall will be adorned with festive lights, a Christmas tree, and seasonal decorations. The in-camp ambiance will feature new BGM tracks, "Dawn (Winter)" and "Take Me Away," creating a soothing, romantic atmosphere. A holiday-themed mini-game will also debut, offering players a fun diversion and rewards.

Read more: Stellar Blade’s holiday-themed event brings new costumes, mini-game, and more Dec 17

November 26

⚫︎ Shift Up has released a patch to address issues stemming from the Stellar Blade x Nier Automata update. This free update introduced Nier Automata-themed cosmetics and a new Photo Mode, which quickly became popular for its Easter eggs, including Eve’s 2B outfits. However, it also led to crashes and missing costumes. The recent hotfix improves Photo Mode stability and restores any missing Nier Automata outfits, ensuring players can enjoy the new content without interruptions.

Read more: Surprise Stellar Blade update fixes Photo Mode, missing Nier Automata outfits & more (Dexerto)

November 22

⚫︎ Shift Up Studio’s technical director, Donki Lee, announced two significant updates on November 11, 2024. The first is a free update (version 1.009.001) that adds four new outfits, one accessory available through an in-game ending, expanded lip-sync support, and a new photo mode. The second update is the announcement of Stellar Blade’s first paid DLC, a crossover with NieR: Automata, developed in collaboration with Directors Kim Hyung Tae and Yoko Taro, inspired by Automata's influence on the project.

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

November 18

⚫︎ Despite high expectations, Stellar Blade did not receive a nomination for Game of the Year at The Game Awards. This omission has sparked discussions on social media, particularly since downloadable content for Elden Ring was nominated. Although Stellar Blade missed the top honor, it was nominated in the Best Action Game and Best Score and Music categories, acknowledging 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)