Stellar Blade Update: A Festive Treat

Stellar Blade's festive holiday event arrives December 17th! Discover the new content and features in this exciting update.

Deck the Halls in Stellar Blade: New Holiday Attire and More!

Shift Up is bringing holiday cheer to Xion on December 17th. Celebrate with new Christmas-themed costumes, decorations, and a brand-new mini-game!

Eve and other characters receive festive makeovers:

• Santa Dress (Eve)
• Rudolph Pack (Drone)
• I'm No Santa (Adam)

Complete Eve's look with a Santa Girl hairstyle and accessories like Snow Crystal Glasses, Wreath Earrings, and Sleigh Ear Cuffs.

A Festive Xion and a Holiday Mini-Game

Xion transforms into a winter wonderland with warm lights and festive decorations. The Last Gulp and Eve's camp also get a holiday makeover, complete with seasonal BGM ("Dawn (Winter)" and "Take me away"). A new mini-game awaits! Details on gameplay and rewards are still under wraps, but it involves a holiday-themed drone target.

Control Your Festive Fun: Seasonal Content Toggle

The update introduces the ability to enable or disable seasonal events, including the Nier:Automata DLC. Find this option in the game's Settings under Gameplay. Choose from:

• Auto: Automatically enables/disables seasonal content based on the season.
• Disable: Deactivates seasonal content regardless of the season.
• Enable: Activates seasonal content regardless of the season.

Note: Changing this setting requires a restart to the latest save.

Mixed Reception: A Festive Debate

Following the December 16th announcement, the update received mostly positive feedback, with many fans playfully referring to Eve as "Christmas Eve." However, some players expressed concerns about the frequency of event updates, particularly given Stellar Blade's single-player nature and relatively short playtime (around 30 hours). The requirement to restart the game to fully experience the seasonal content was also a point of contention. Many games with seasonal content offer multiplayer or high replayability, allowing players to enjoy cosmetic rewards over a longer period. Stellar Blade's shorter playtime necessitates restarts for complete enjoyment of the seasonal additions.

For more on Stellar Blade, check out our dedicated article!