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Stellar Blade News

2025

April 9

⚫︎ SHIFT UP, the creative minds behind Stellar Blade, teamed up with JND Studios to launch pre-orders for stunning 1/3 scale hyper-realistic figures of characters EVE and Tachy on April 18. The Dual version, priced at $3,599, flew off the shelves in minutes, while a limited number of individual EVE figures, priced at $2,199, are still available. These collector's items are set to ship in Q3 2026.

Read more: Stellar Blade Skin Suit Figures Sell Out Fast After Pre-Order Launch (Game8)

April 9

⚫︎ JND Studios is set to produce officially licensed, hyper-realistic figurines of Stellar Blade's protagonist Eve and the formidable eighth boss Tachy. Announced initially in July 2024, the collaboration was solidified on April 8, 2025, confirming the chosen characters. Fans can look forward to these exquisite collectibles later in 2025.

Read more: Stellar Blade's Eve and Tachy to be Immortalized in Hyper-Realistic Figures (Automaton)

February 12

⚫︎ During the recent State of Play event, Shift Up unveiled plans for Stellar Blade's PC release in June 2025. Alongside this exciting news, they confirmed the launch of the Goddess of Victory: Nikke DLC in the same month, promising new challenges, collectibles, and a fresh outfit for players to enjoy.

Read more: Stellar Blade Set to Launch on PC in June 2025 with Nikke DLC (Noisy Pixel)

January 6

⚫︎ Kicking off the new year, Shift Up Studio generously awarded each employee with a PlayStation 5 Pro and a collective bonus of ¥1,000,000 (about $32,000). This gesture celebrates the success of Stellar Blade, their debut console title on PS5, which garnered critical acclaim, robust sales, and multiple nominations at The Game Awards.

Read more: Stellar Blade Studio Rewards Staff with PS5 Pros and Bonuses (The Gamer)

2024

December 17

⚫︎ Stellar Blade's Eve triumphed in the Best New Character category at the PlayStation Blog's Game of the Year 2024 Awards. Competing against 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, Eve captured the hearts of many. 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 GOTY 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 decor. Players can enjoy new BGM tracks, "Dawn (Winter)" and "Take Me Away," and participate in a holiday-themed mini-game for rewards.

Read more: Stellar Blade's Holiday Event Brings Festive Fun and Rewards Starting Dec 17

November 26

⚫︎ Shift Up has rolled out a patch to address issues stemming from the Stellar Blade x Nier Automata update. This free update, which introduced Nier Automata-themed cosmetics and a new Photo Mode, was well-received but caused some crashes and missing outfits. The hotfix improves Photo Mode stability and ensures all Nier Automata outfits are accessible to players.

Read more: Stellar Blade Update Enhances Photo Mode and Restores Nier Automata Outfits (Dexerto)

November 22

⚫︎ On November 11, 2024, Shift Up Studio's technical director Donki Lee announced two significant updates for Stellar Blade. The first, a free update (version 1.009.001), added four new outfits, an accessory, enhanced lip-sync, and a new photo mode. The second update revealed the first paid DLC, a crossover with NieR: Automata, developed collaboratively by Directors Kim Hyung Tae and Yoko Taro, reflecting the mutual respect and creative synergy between the teams.

Read more: Stellar Blade's New Updates and NieR: Automata DLC - Is It Worth the Price? (Game8)

November 18

⚫︎ Despite high hopes, Stellar Blade did not make the cut for Game of the Year at The Game Awards, sparking discussions online, particularly in comparison to the inclusion 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 musical composition.

Read more: Stellar Blade Misses Game of the Year but Shines in Other Categories at The Game Awards (Esports gg)