Stellar Blade is an exhilarating action-adventure game developed by Shift-Up Studios and brought to you by Sony Interactive Entertainment, exclusively for the PS5. Dive into the latest news and updates to keep up with this thrilling title!
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Stellar Blade News
2025
April 9
⚫︎ SHIFT UP, the mastermind behind Stellar Blade, teamed up with JND Studios to launch pre-orders for stunning 1/3 scale hyper-realistic figures of EVE and Tachy. The Dual version, a breathtaking collector's item priced at $3,599, sold out in mere minutes on April 18. Meanwhile, the individual EVE figure, priced at $2,199, still has limited stock available. These exquisite statues are set to hit the market 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 captivate fans with officially licensed, hyper-realistic figurines of Stellar Blade's protagonist Eve and the formidable eighth boss Tachy. Announced back in July 2024, the specific characters were confirmed on April 8, 2025. These highly anticipated collectibles are slated for release 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 is expanding its horizons with a PC release scheduled for June 2025. Additionally, the much-awaited Goddess of Victory: Nikke DLC will also launch in June, bringing a new boss battle, collectible dolls, stickers, and a fresh outfit to the game.
Read more: Stellar Blade PC Release Set for June 2025, Nikke DLC Also Announced (Noisy Pixel)
January 6
⚫︎ Kicking off the new year with a bang, Shift Up Studio generously gifted every employee a PlayStation 5 Pro console along with a collective bonus of ¥1,000,000 (around $32,000). This heartwarming gesture comes in the wake of Stellar Blade's triumphant 2023 debut on the PS5, which not only received stellar reviews but also boasted robust sales and garnered 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 spotlighted Stellar Blade's Eve as the winner in the Best New Character category. Eve outshone other notable contenders such as Call of Duty: Black Ops 6’s Jane Harrow, Dragon Age: The Veilguard’s Emmrich Volkarin, and Rise of the Rōnin’s Ryoma Sakamoto. Honorable mentions included Metaphor: ReFantazio’s Strohl, Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail’s Wuk Lamat, and Helldivers 2’s General Brasch, all backed by fervent fan support.
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 a festive event in Xion starting December 17, 2024. The city square and The Last Gulp gathering hall will be adorned with twinkling lights, a vibrant Christmas tree, and seasonal decorations. The camp's ambience will be enhanced with 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 rolled out a patch to address issues stemming from the Stellar Blade x Nier Automata update. This popular update introduced Nier Automata-themed cosmetics and an enhanced Photo Mode, but also led to crashes and missing outfits. The new hotfix stabilizes Photo Mode, preventing crashes during in-game screenshots, and ensures that all Nier Automata outfits, including those earned through Stellar Tears or Great Desert fish challenges, are accessible.
Read more: Surprise Stellar Blade update fixes Photo Mode, missing Nier Automata outfits & more (Dexerto)
November 22
⚫︎ On November 11, 2024, Stellar Blade's technical director Donki Lee shared exciting news about two significant updates. The first was a free update (version 1.009.001) that introduced four new outfits, one accessory available through an in-game ending, expanded lip-sync support, and a new photo mode. The second announcement revealed the launch of Stellar Blade's first paid DLC, a collaboration with NieR: Automata, crafted by Directors Kim Hyung Tae and Yoko Taro, celebrating their mutual respect and creative synergy.
Read more: Is Stellar Blade DLC's Price Worth It? (Game8)
November 18
⚫︎ Despite high hopes, Stellar Blade did not make the cut for the Game of the Year nomination at The Game Awards, igniting discussions across social media, especially with Elden Ring's DLC receiving a nod. However, Stellar Blade was recognized in the Best Action Game and Best Score and Music categories, celebrating its dynamic gameplay and captivating soundtrack.
Read more: Shock as Stellar Blade snubbed for Game of the Year Award nomination over Elden Ring DLC (Esports gg)
