Stellar Blade: Latest Updates and News

Stellar Blade is an action-adventure game created by Shift-Up Studios and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment for the PS5. Dive into the latest updates and developments in the world of Stellar Blade!

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Stellar Blade News

2025

April 9

⚫︎ SHIFT UP, the developer behind Stellar Blade, has partnered with figure maker JND Studios to launch pre-orders for 1/3 scale hyper-realistic figures of characters EVE and Tachy. The Dual version, priced at $3,599, sold out within minutes on April 18, while limited stock remains for the individual EVE figure at $2,199. These stunning statues are set to be released in Q3 2026.

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

April 9

⚫︎ JND Studios is set to bring fans officially licensed, hyper-realistic figurines of Stellar Blade's protagonist Eve and the eighth boss Tachy. Announced initially in July 2024, the collaboration with Shift-Up was finalized on April 8, 2025, specifying the characters to be featured. These collectibles are expected to hit the 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 unveiled that Stellar Blade will be available on PC in June 2025. Alongside this announcement, they confirmed the arrival of the Goddess of Victory: Nikke DLC in the same month, which will introduce a new boss battle, collectible dolls and stickers, and a new outfit for players to enjoy.

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

January 6

⚫︎ To kick off the new year, Shift Up Studio generously awarded each employee with a PlayStation 5 Pro console and a collective monetary bonus of ¥1,000,000 (approximately $32,000). This gesture follows the successful 2023 debut of Stellar Blade on the PS5, which received positive reviews, robust sales, and multiple 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 clinched a win at the PlayStation Blog's Game of the Year 2024 Awards in the Best New Character category. Eve outshone competitors such as 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, each receiving significant fan support.

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 holiday season 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 colorful Christmas tree, and seasonal decorations. Players can enjoy the soothing 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-themed event brings new costumes, mini-game, and more Dec 17

November 26

⚫︎ Shift Up has released a patch to address issues from the Stellar Blade x Nier Automata update. This update introduced Nier Automata-themed cosmetics and a new Photo Mode but resulted in crashes and missing costumes. The hotfix improves Photo Mode stability and restores any missing Nier Automata outfits, ensuring a seamless experience for players.

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 new accessory, expanded lip-sync support, and a new photo mode. The second update involves the launch of the first paid DLC, a crossover with NieR: Automata, developed in collaboration with Directors Kim Hyung Tae and Yoko Taro.

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, prompting discussions on social media, particularly regarding the nomination of Elden Ring's DLC. While Stellar Blade missed the top award, it was nominated in the Best Action Game and Best Score and Music categories, acknowledging its gameplay and soundtrack.

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