Stellar Blade: Latest Updates and News

Stellar Blade is an action-adventure game developed by Shift-Up Studios and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment exclusively for the PS5. Dive into the latest news and developments surrounding this thrilling title!

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Stellar Blade News

2025

April 9

⚫︎ SHIFT UP, the creators of Stellar Blade, and JND Studios have opened pre-orders for stunning 1/3 scale hyper-realistic figures of EVE and Tachy. The highly anticipated Dual version, priced at $3,599, sold out within minutes of its April 18 release. However, limited stock remains for the individual EVE figure, priced at $2,199. These collector's items are set to be released in Q3 2026.

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

April 9

⚫︎ JND Studios, in collaboration with Shift-Up, announced the production of officially licensed hyper-realistic figures of Stellar Blade's protagonist Eve and the eighth boss, Tachy. Initially announced in July 2024, the specific characters were confirmed on April 8, 2025. Fans can look forward to adding these detailed collectibles to their shelves 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 revealed that Stellar Blade will make its PC debut in June 2025. Alongside this exciting news, the studio also confirmed the release of the Goddess of Victory: Nikke DLC in the same month. This update promises a new boss battle, collectible dolls and stickers, and an additional outfit for players to enjoy.

Read more: Stellar Blade PC Release Set for June 2025, Nikke DLC Also Announced (Noisy Pixel)

January 6

⚫︎ Shift Up Studio has started the year on a high note by rewarding each employee with a PlayStation 5 Pro console and a collective bonus of ¥1,000,000 (approximately $32,000). This generous gesture comes after the successful launch of Stellar Blade in 2023, marking Shift Up's first console title on the PS5. The game received positive reviews, strong 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

⚫︎ Stellar Blade's protagonist, Eve, has been honored with the Best New Character award at the PlayStation Blog's Game of the Year 2024 Awards. Eve outshone competitors like Jane Harrow from Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Emmrich Volkarin from Dragon Age: The Veilguard, and Ryoma Sakamoto from Rise of the Rōnin. Other notable write-in mentions included Strohl from Metaphor: ReFantazio, Wuk Lamat from Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail, and General Brasch from 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 vibrant Christmas tree, and seasonal decorations. Players can enjoy new BGM tracks, "Dawn (Winter)" and "Take Me Away," creating a soothing, romantic atmosphere. Additionally, a holiday-themed mini-game will be introduced, offering lighthearted fun 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 introduced by the Stellar Blade x Nier Automata update. This free update, which included Nier Automata-themed cosmetics and a new Photo Mode, became popular for its Easter eggs, particularly Eve's 2B outfits. However, it also led to crashes and missing costumes. The recent hotfix improves Photo Mode stability and restores any missing Nier Automata outfits, ensuring a seamless gaming experience.

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) featuring four new outfits, one accessory, expanded lip-sync support, and a new photo mode. The second update is the announcement of Stellar Blade’s first paid DLC, a crossover with NieR: Automata. This collaboration, a result of mutual respect and creativity between Directors Kim Hyung Tae and Yoko Taro, showcases the influence of Automata on the project.

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

November 18

⚫︎ Despite high hopes from fans, Stellar Blade did not receive a nomination for Game of the Year at The Game Awards. This exclusion has sparked discussions on social media, especially given the inclusion of Elden Ring's DLC among the nominees. However, Stellar Blade did earn nominations in the Best Action Game and Best Score and Music categories, highlighting its gameplay and musical achievements.

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