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Stellar Blade News
2025
April 9
⚫︎ SHIFT UP, the mastermind behind Stellar Blade, teamed up with figure maker JND Studios to launch pre-orders for stunning 1/3 scale hyper-realistic figures of characters EVE and Tachy on April 18. The eagerly anticipated Dual version, priced at $3,599, sold out in a flash, while limited stock remains for the individual EVE figure, priced at $2,199. Mark your calendars for the release 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 to life the hyper-realistic figurines of Stellar Blade's protagonist Eve and the formidable eighth boss Tachy. This collaboration with Shift-Up was first teased in July 2024, and on April 8, 2025, JND Studios confirmed the characters to be immortalized in plastic. Fans can expect these collectibles 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 make its way to PC gamers in June 2025. Alongside this exciting news, the studio announced the arrival of the Goddess of Victory: Nikke DLC in the same month, which will include a thrilling new boss battle, collectible dolls and stickers, and a fresh outfit to deck out your character.
Read more: Stellar Blade PC Release Set for June 2025, Nikke DLC Also Announced (Noisy Pixel)
January 6
⚫︎ Shift Up Studio started the year on a high note by gifting each employee a PlayStation 5 Pro console and a generous monetary bonus totaling ¥1,000,000 (about $32,000). This gesture celebrates the studio’s successful 2023 launch of Stellar Blade—their first console title—on PlayStation 5, which not only received glowing reviews and robust sales but also earned 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
⚫︎ The PlayStation Blog's Game of the Year 2024 Awards have been revealed, and Stellar Blade's Eve clinched a victory in the Best New Character category. Eve outshone formidable 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. Notable write-in mentions also included Metaphor: ReFantazio’s Strohl, Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail’s Wuk Lamat, and Helldivers 2’s General Brasch, all garnering 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
⚫︎ On December 17, 2024, Stellar Blade invites players to a festive holiday event in Xion, transforming the city square and The Last Gulp gathering hall with dazzling lights, a vibrant Christmas tree, and holiday cheer. The in-camp ambience will feature soothing new BGM tracks “Dawn (Winter)” and “Take Me Away,” perfect for unwinding after intense battles. Plus, a new holiday-themed mini-game will offer a fun diversion and rewards upon completion.
Read more: Stellar Blade’s holiday-themed event brings new costumes, mini-game, and more Dec 17
November 26
⚫︎ Shift Up swiftly addressed issues brought by the Stellar Blade x Nier Automata update with a new patch. This update, which added Nier Automata-inspired cosmetics and a new Photo Mode, became a fan favorite for its Easter eggs, especially Eve’s 2B outfits. However, it also caused unexpected crashes and missing costumes. The hotfix enhances Photo Mode stability, prevents crashes during in-game screenshots, and restores any missing Nier Automata outfits, ensuring a seamless gaming experience.
Read more: Surprise Stellar Blade update fixes Photo Mode, missing Nier Automata outfits & more (Dexerto)
November 22
⚫︎ Shift Up Studio’s technical director Donki Lee shared two exciting updates on November 11, 2024, reflecting Stellar Blade's stellar performance. First, a free update (version 1.009.001) was released, featuring four new outfits, an accessory unlocked through an in-game ending, enhanced lip-sync support, and a new photo mode. Secondly, Lee confirmed the launch of Stellar Blade’s first paid DLC, a collaboration with NieR: Automata, developed by Directors Kim Hyung Tae and Yoko Taro, celebrating the mutual respect and creativity between the two studios.
Read more: Is Stellar Blade DLC's Price Worth It? (Game8)
November 18
⚫︎ Despite high hopes, Stellar Blade did not make it to the Game of the Year finalists at The Game Awards, sparking heated discussions on social media, particularly given the inclusion of Elden Ring's DLC among the nominees. While Stellar Blade missed the top honor, it did receive nominations for Best Action Game and Best Score and Music, showcasing its excellence in gameplay and its captivating soundtrack.
Read more: Shock as Stellar Blade snubbed for Game of the Year Award nomination over Elden Ring DLC (Esports gg)
