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. Keep up with the latest news and updates on this exciting title!

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Stellar Blade News

2025

April 9

⚫︎ SHIFT UP, the creators of Stellar Blade, and figure maker JND Studios have opened pre-orders for hyper-realistic 1/3 scale figures of characters EVE and Tachy. The Dual version, priced at $3,599, sold out in minutes, while limited stock remains for the individual EVE figure at $2,199. These stunning statues are set to 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 will craft officially licensed, hyper-realistic figurines of Stellar Blade's protagonist Eve and the eighth boss Tachy. Announced in July 2024, the collaboration with Shift-Up confirmed the characters to be sculpted on April 8, 2025. These collectibles are slated for release later in 2025.

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 is coming to PC in June 2025. Alongside this announcement, they confirmed the release 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 started the year on a high note by gifting each employee a PlayStation 5 Pro console and a collective monetary bonus of ¥1,000,000 (around $32,000). This generous gesture follows the successful 2023 launch of Stellar Blade on PS5, 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

⚫︎ Stellar Blade’s protagonist Eve clinched a win in the Best New Character category at the PlayStation Blog's Game of the Year 2024 Awards. 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 characters from Metaphor: ReFantazio, Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail, and 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 set to celebrate the holidays with an event in Xion starting December 17, 2024. The city square and The Last Gulp gathering hall will be adorned with festive lights, a colorful Christmas tree, and seasonal decorations. New BGM tracks, “Dawn (Winter)” and “Take Me Away,” will provide a soothing ambience, while a holiday-themed mini-game offers fun and rewards.

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

November 26

⚫︎ Shift Up released a patch to fix issues introduced with the Stellar Blade x Nier Automata update. This free update added Nier Automata-themed cosmetics and a new Photo Mode, but caused crashes and missing costumes. The hotfix improves Photo Mode stability and restores any missing Nier Automata outfits, ensuring a smooth 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’s technical director Donki Lee announced two major updates for Stellar Blade. The free update (version 1.009.001) includes four new outfits, one accessory, expanded lip-sync support, and a new photo mode. Additionally, the first paid DLC, a crossover with NieR: Automata, was revealed, developed by Directors Kim Hyung Tae and Yoko Taro, celebrating the influence of Automata on Stellar Blade.

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 led to discussions on social media, particularly given the nomination of Elden Ring's DLC. However, Stellar Blade received nominations for Best Action Game and Best Score and Music, 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)