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 developments surrounding this captivating title!

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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 EVE and Tachy. The Dual version, priced at $3,599, sold out in mere minutes on April 18, while limited stock remains for the individual EVE figure at $2,199. These stunning collectibles are slated for release in Q3 2026.

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

April 9

⚫︎ JND Studios is set to produce officially licensed, hyper-realistic figurines of Stellar Blade's protagonist Eve and the eighth boss Tachy. This collaboration with Shift-Up was initially announced in July 2024, and on April 8, 2025, JND confirmed the chosen characters. These highly anticipated collectibles are expected to be released later this year.

Read more: Stellar Blade to get official hyper-realistic Eve and Tachy figures (Automaton)

February 12

⚫︎ In the latest State of Play, Shift Up revealed that Stellar Blade will be available on PC starting June 2025. Additionally, they confirmed the launch of the Goddess of Victory: Nikke DLC in the same month, which will introduce 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 monetary bonus of ¥1,000,000 (approximately $32,000). This generous gesture comes on the heels of the successful 2023 debut of Stellar Blade on PS5, which received high praise, 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

⚫︎ The PlayStation Blog's Game of the Year 2024 Awards have been announced, and Stellar Blade's Eve triumphed in the Best New Character category. Eve outshone 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. Notable write-in mentions included Metaphor: ReFantazio’s Strohl, Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail’s Wuk Lamat, and Helldivers 2’s General Brasch.

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 set to host a festive holiday event in Xion on December 17, 2024. The city square and The Last Gulp gathering hall will be adorned with holiday lights, a vibrant Christmas tree, and seasonal decorations. The in-game atmosphere will be enhanced with new BGM tracks, "Dawn (Winter)" and "Take Me Away," creating a soothing and romantic backdrop. A holiday-themed mini-game will also be introduced, 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 has released a patch to address issues stemming from the Stellar Blade x Nier Automata update. The free update, which added Nier Automata-themed cosmetics and a new Photo Mode, was widely popular but led to crashes and missing outfits. The recent hotfix enhances Photo Mode stability and restores any missing Nier Automata outfits, ensuring a seamless experience for players.

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 announced two significant updates for Stellar Blade. The first is a free update (version 1.009.001) that introduces four new outfits, one accessory, expanded lip-sync support, and a new photo mode. The second update is the launch of Stellar Blade’s first paid DLC, a crossover with NieR: Automata, developed collaboratively by Directors Kim Hyung Tae and Yoko Taro.

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

November 18

⚫︎ Despite high expectations, Stellar Blade did not make the cut for Game of the Year at The Game Awards. This has sparked discussions on social media, particularly given the nomination of Elden Ring's DLC. However, Stellar Blade received nominations in the Best Action Game and Best Score and Music categories, acknowledging its outstanding gameplay and soundtrack.

Read more: Shock as Stellar Blade snubbed for Game of the Year Award nomination over Elden Ring DLC (Esports gg)