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 updates and developments about this exciting title!
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Stellar Blade News
2025
April 9
⚫︎ SHIFT UP, the 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 Dual version, priced at $3,599, sold out in a flash, while the individual EVE figure at $2,199 still has limited stock available. These highly anticipated statues are set to be released in Q3 2026.
Read more: Stellar Blade Skin Suit Figures Sell Out in Minutes, Making Them Harder to Obtain (Game8)
April 9
⚫︎ JND Studios is crafting officially licensed, hyper-realistic figures of Stellar Blade's protagonist Eve and the eighth boss Tachy. This collaboration with Shift-Up, first announced in July 2024, was solidified on April 8, 2025. Fans can expect these detailed collectibles to hit the market later this year.
Read more: Stellar Blade to Launch Official Hyper-Realistic Figures of Eve and Tachy (Automaton)
February 12
⚫︎ During the recent State of Play, Shift Up revealed that Stellar Blade is set to launch on PC in June 2025. Alongside this exciting news, the studio confirmed that the Goddess of Victory: Nikke DLC will also arrive in June, introducing a new boss battle, collectible dolls and stickers, and a fresh outfit for players to enjoy.
Read more: Stellar Blade PC Release Confirmed for June 2025 with Nikke DLC (Noisy Pixel)
January 6
⚫︎ Shift Up Studio started the new year with a generous gesture, gifting every employee a PlayStation 5 Pro console and a collective monetary bonus of ¥1,000,000 (about $32,000). This comes after the successful 2023 launch of Stellar Blade on the PS5, which not only received positive reviews and robust sales but also garnered multiple nominations at The Game Awards.
Read more: Stellar Blade Developer Rewards Employees with PS5 Pro Consoles to Boost Talent (The Gamer)
2024
December 17
⚫︎ Stellar Blade's protagonist Eve clinched the Best New Character award 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. Other notable 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 Takes Home Best New Character at PS Blog Game of the Year 2024 (PS Blog)
December 16
⚫︎ Stellar Blade is set to celebrate the holidays with an in-game event in Xion starting December 17, 2024. The city square and The Last Gulp gathering hall will be decked out with festive lights, a vibrant Christmas tree, and seasonal decorations. Players can enjoy the new BGM tracks "Dawn (Winter)" and "Take Me Away" for a soothing, romantic atmosphere. A holiday-themed mini-game will also be available, offering fun and rewards.
Read more: Stellar Blade's Holiday Event Introduces New Costumes, Mini-Game, and More Starting Dec 17
November 26
⚫︎ Shift Up addressed issues from the Stellar Blade x Nier Automata update with a new patch. This free update, which included Nier Automata-themed cosmetics and a new Photo Mode, became popular for its Easter eggs, especially Eve's 2B outfits. However, it also caused crashes and missing costumes. The hotfix improves Photo Mode stability and ensures all Nier Automata outfits are accessible.
Read more: Stellar Blade Update Fixes Photo Mode and Restores Missing Nier Automata Outfits (Dexerto)
November 22
⚫︎ On November 11, 2024, Shift Up's technical director Donki Lee shared two major updates for Stellar Blade. The first is a free update (version 1.009.001) featuring four new outfits, one accessory, enhanced lip-sync, and a new photo mode. The second update announces the first paid DLC, a crossover with NieR: Automata, developed collaboratively by Directors Kim Hyung Tae and Yoko Taro, highlighting the mutual respect and creativity between the teams.
Read more: Stellar Blade DLC: Is the Price Justified? (Game8)
November 18
⚫︎ Despite high hopes from fans, Stellar Blade did not make the cut for Game of the Year at The Game Awards. This exclusion has stirred discussions on social media, particularly given the nomination of Elden Ring's DLC. Nonetheless, Stellar Blade received nominations for Best Action Game and Best Score and Music, acknowledging its outstanding gameplay and soundtrack.
Read more: Stellar Blade Misses Game of the Year Nomination, Sparks Debate Over Elden Ring DLC (Esports gg)
