Stellar Blade Update Unveils Seasonal Festivities

Stellar Blade's Festive Holiday Update: A Cozy Christmas in Xion

Stellar Blade is getting into the holiday spirit with a festive update arriving on December 17th! This update brings Christmas cheer to Xion, adding new costumes, decorations, and a mini-game. Let's dive into the details.

New Holiday Outfits and Accessories

Get ready to celebrate in style! Eve and other characters receive new holiday-themed attire, including:

• Santa Dress (Eve)
• Rudolph Pack (Drone)
• I'm No Santa (Adam)

Eve's festive look is further customizable with a new Santa Girl hairstyle and accessories like Snow Crystal Glasses, Wreath Earrings, and Sleigh Ear Cuffs.

A Festive Xion and a New Mini-Game

The human settlement of Xion transforms into a winter wonderland, adorned with warm lights and festive decorations in red, green, and white. Eve's camp and The Last Gulp also receive the holiday treatment. Enjoy the new seasonal background music, "Dawn (Winter)" and "Take me away," creating a relaxing atmosphere.

A new mini-game makes its debut! While details are scarce, it involves targeting a holiday-themed drone for special rewards.

Control Your Holiday Experience

The update introduces an option to manage seasonal content, including the Nier:Automata DLC. In the game's settings under Gameplay, you'll find "Seasonal Event Content" with three settings:

• Auto: Automatically enables or disables seasonal content based on the season.
• Disable: Deactivates all seasonal content.
• Enabled: Activates all seasonal content.

This allows players to enjoy holiday cheer at their leisure. Remember, changing this setting requires a game restart.

Mixed Reception

The announcement on Twitter (X) was met with mostly positive reactions, with many fans playfully calling Eve "Christmas Eve." However, some questioned the frequency of event updates for a single-player game with a relatively short playtime (around 30 hours). The need to restart the game to fully experience the seasonal content was also a point of contention.

This update adds a festive touch to Stellar Blade, but the debate continues regarding the balance between seasonal content and the game's core experience. For more on Stellar Blade, check out our dedicated article!