Stellar Blade's Festive Holiday Update: A Cozy Christmas in Xion
Stellar Blade is getting into the holiday spirit with a festive update arriving on December 17th! This update brings Christmas cheer to Xion, adding new costumes, decorations, and even a mini-game. Let's dive into the details.
New Holiday Outfits and Customization
Get ready for some festive fashion! The update introduces Christmas-themed outfits for Eve and other characters, featuring bright colors and holiday decorations. The lineup includes:
- Santa Dress (Eve)
- Rudolph Pack (Drone)
- I’m No Santa (Adam)
Eve's holiday look can be further customized with a new Santa Girl hairstyle and accessories like Snow Crystal Glasses, Wreath Earrings, and Sleigh Ear Cuffs.
A Festive Xion and Mini-Game Fun
Xion itself gets a holiday makeover, decked out in warm lights and festive red, green, and white decorations. The Last Gulp and Eve's camp also join the celebration, creating a cozy atmosphere enhanced by new seasonal background music ("Dawn (Winter)" and "Take me away").
The update also introduces a new mini-game. While details are scarce, it involves targeting a holiday-themed drone, promising special rewards for successful shots.
Control Your Holiday Cheer: Enabling and Disabling Seasonal Content
A welcome addition is the ability to toggle seasonal events on or off, including the Nier:Automata DLC. Access this feature in the game's Settings under Gameplay, selecting "Seasonal Event Content." You'll find three options:
- Auto: Automatically enables or disables seasonal content based on the season.
- Disable: Deactivates seasonal content regardless of the season.
- Enable: Activates seasonal content regardless of the season.
Player Reactions: A Mixed Bag
The announcement was largely well-received, with many fans expressing excitement and creative nicknames like "Christmas Eve" for the protagonist. However, some players voiced concerns about the frequency of event updates in a single-player game with a relatively short playtime (around 30 hours). The need to restart the game to fully experience the seasonal content is also a point of contention.
The need to restart to fully enjoy the seasonal content is a point of discussion, particularly given the game's single-player nature and shorter playtime. For more on Stellar Blade, check out our dedicated article!
