Stellar Blade, crafted by Shift-Up Studios and brought to life by Sony Interactive Entertainment for the PS5, is an action-adventure game that continues to captivate fans with its latest updates and developments. Dive into the most recent news and exciting updates about Stellar Blade below!
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Stellar Blade News
2025
April 9
⚫︎ SHIFT UP, the visionary developer behind Stellar Blade, has teamed up with JND Studios to launch pre-orders for stunning 1/3 scale hyper-realistic figures of characters EVE and Tachy. The eagerly awaited Dual version, priced at $3,599, sold out in mere minutes on April 18. However, a limited number of the individual EVE figure, priced at $2,199, are still available. These exquisite statues are set to grace collectors' shelves 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, in collaboration with Shift-Up, is set to produce officially licensed, hyper-realistic figurines of Stellar Blade's protagonist Eve and the eighth boss, Tachy. Initially announced in July 2024, the project was finalized on April 8, 2025, with the confirmation of these two iconic characters being sculpted. Fans can look forward to adding these collectibles to their collections 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 unveiled that Stellar Blade will be making its way to PC in June 2025. Alongside this exciting news, the studio confirmed the arrival of the Goddess of Victory: Nikke DLC in the same month, which promises a thrilling new boss battle, collectible dolls and stickers, and a fresh outfit for players to enjoy.
Read more: Stellar Blade PC Release Set for June 2025, Nikke DLC Also Announced (Noisy Pixel)
January 6
⚫︎ To kick off the new year on a high note, Shift Up Studio has generously awarded every employee with a PlayStation 5 Pro console and a collective monetary bonus of ¥1,000,000 (approximately $32,000). This gesture celebrates the studio's successful 2023 launch of Stellar Blade, their first console title on PlayStation 5, which garnered positive reviews, robust 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 has clinched a major win in the Best New Character category. Eve triumphed over strong contenders 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. The category also saw significant fan support for write-in mentions including 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 celebrate the holiday season with a festive event in Xion starting 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. Players can immerse themselves in the new BGM tracks “Dawn (Winter)” and “Take Me Away,” creating a soothing and romantic atmosphere. Additionally, a holiday-themed mini-game will debut, offering players a fun diversion and rewards upon completion.
Read more: Stellar Blade’s holiday-themed event brings new costumes, mini-game, and more Dec 17
November 26
⚫︎ Shift Up has released a crucial patch to address issues stemming from the Stellar Blade x Nier Automata update. This free update, which introduced Nier Automata-themed cosmetics and a new Photo Mode, became a fan favorite for its Easter eggs, especially Eve’s 2B outfits. However, it also led to unexpected crashes and missing costumes. The recent hotfix enhances Photo Mode stability, preventing crashes during in-game screenshots, and restores any missing Nier Automata outfits, ensuring players can fully enjoy the new content.
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 obtainable through an in-game ending, 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. This collaboration, a joint effort by Directors Kim Hyung Tae and Yoko Taro, reflects the mutual respect and creativity between the two projects.
Read more: Is Stellar Blade DLC's Price Worth It? (Game8)
November 18
⚫︎ Despite high expectations from fans, Stellar Blade did not make the cut for the Game of the Year at The Game Awards. This omission has sparked discussions on social media, particularly in comparison to the inclusion of Elden Ring's DLC among the nominees. However, Stellar Blade did receive nominations in the Best Action Game and Best Score and Music categories, acknowledging its outstanding gameplay and captivating soundtrack.
Read more: Shock as Stellar Blade snubbed for Game of the Year Award nomination over Elden Ring DLC (Esports gg)
