
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 news and updates surrounding this exciting 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 stunning 1/3 scale hyper-realistic figures of characters EVE and Tachy. The Dual version, priced at $3,599, sold out in mere minutes, while the individual EVE figure, at $2,199, still has limited stock available. These exquisite collectibles 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 is set to craft officially licensed, hyper-realistic figures of Stellar Blade's protagonist Eve and the formidable eighth boss Tachy. This exciting collaboration with Shift-Up was announced in July 2024, with the specific characters confirmed on April 8, 2025. Fans can look forward to these detailed collectibles later in the 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 be available on PC starting June 2025. Additionally, the much-anticipated Goddess of Victory: Nikke DLC will be released concurrently, bringing a new boss battle, collectible dolls and 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, Shift Up Studio generously gifted each employee a PlayStation 5 Pro console and a collective bonus of ¥1,000,000 (approximately $32,000). This gesture comes on the heels of Stellar Blade's successful 2023 launch on PlayStation 5, which received positive reviews, robust sales, and numerous 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 protagonist Eve clinched the title 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. Honorable 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 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 holiday lights, a vibrant Christmas tree, and seasonal decorations. New BGM tracks, "Dawn (Winter)" and "Take Me Away," will enhance the in-camp atmosphere, while a holiday-themed mini-game offers players a fun diversion and rewarding prizes.
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 introduced by the Stellar Blade x Nier Automata update. This update, featuring Nier Automata-themed cosmetics and an enhanced Photo Mode, was popular for its Easter eggs, particularly Eve’s 2B outfits. However, it also caused crashes and missing costumes. The new hotfix improves Photo Mode stability and ensures all Nier Automata outfits are available to players who have completed the required tasks.
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 includes four new outfits, one accessory unlocked through an in-game ending, improved lip-sync support, and a new photo mode. The second announcement confirmed the launch of Stellar Blade’s first paid DLC, a collaboration with NieR: Automata, developed by Directors Kim Hyung Tae and Yoko Taro, reflecting the influence of Automata on the game.
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, sparking discussions on social media, particularly regarding the nomination of Elden Ring's DLC. However, Stellar Blade did receive 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)