Stellar Blade is an action-adventure game crafted by Shift-Up Studios and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment for the PS5. Dive into the latest news and developments about this thrilling title!
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Stellar Blade News
2025
April 9
⚫︎ SHIFT UP, the creators of Stellar Blade, partnered with figure maker JND Studios to open pre-orders for 1/3 scale hyper-realistic figures of EVE and Tachy. The Dual version, priced at $3,599, sold out in minutes, while the individual EVE figure at $2,199 still has limited stock available. These stunning collectibles are set to release in Q3 2026.
Read more: Stellar Blade Skin Suit Figures Sell Out in Minutes (Game8)
April 9
⚫︎ JND Studios, in collaboration with Shift-Up, will produce officially licensed, hyper-realistic figurines of Stellar Blade's protagonist Eve and the eighth boss Tachy. The project, first announced in July 2024, saw the characters confirmed on April 8, 2025. These highly detailed collectibles are slated for release later in 2025.
Read more: Stellar Blade's Eve and Tachy to Get Hyper-Realistic Figures (Automaton)
February 12
⚫︎ During the recent State of Play, Shift Up announced Stellar Blade's PC launch scheduled for June 2025. Alongside this, the studio confirmed the release of the Goddess of Victory: Nikke DLC in June, which includes a new boss battle, collectible dolls, stickers, and an additional outfit.
Read more: Stellar Blade Coming to PC in June 2025, Nikke DLC Announced (Noisy Pixel)
January 6
⚫︎ Kicking off the new year, Shift Up Studio gifted every employee a PlayStation 5 Pro console along with a collective bonus of ¥1,000,000 (about $32,000). This gesture celebrates the studio's successful 2023 launch of Stellar Blade on PS5, which received positive reviews, strong sales, and multiple nominations at The Game Awards.
Read more: Stellar Blade Developer Rewards Staff with PS5 Pros and Bonuses (The Gamer)
2024
December 17
⚫︎ Stellar Blade's Eve clinched the Best New Character award at the PlayStation Blog's Game of the Year 2024 Awards. Eve triumphed over strong competition from 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 included Metaphor: ReFantazio’s Strohl, Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail’s Wuk Lamat, and Helldivers 2’s General Brasch.
Read more: Eve from Stellar Blade Wins Best New Character at PS Blog Awards 2024 (PS Blog)
December 16
⚫︎ Stellar Blade is set to celebrate the holidays with an event in Xion starting December 17, 2024. The city square and The Last Gulp gathering hall will be adorned with festive lights, a vibrant Christmas tree, and seasonal decorations. The event introduces new BGM tracks, “Dawn (Winter)” and “Take Me Away,” and a holiday-themed mini-game for players to enjoy and earn rewards.
Read more: Stellar Blade's Holiday Event Brings Festive Fun and Rewards (Game8)
November 26
⚫︎ Shift Up released a patch to address issues from the Stellar Blade x Nier Automata update. This free update, featuring Nier Automata-themed cosmetics and a new Photo Mode, was popular but led to crashes and missing outfits. The hotfix improves Photo Mode stability and restores any missing Nier Automata outfits, ensuring a smoother experience for players.
Read more: Stellar Blade Patch Fixes Nier Automata Update Issues (Dexerto)
November 22
⚫︎ On November 11, 2024, Shift Up’s technical director Donki Lee announced two significant updates for Stellar Blade. The free update (version 1.009.001) introduced four new outfits, an accessory, expanded lip-sync support, and a new photo mode. Additionally, the first paid DLC, a crossover with NieR: Automata, was confirmed, highlighting the mutual respect and creativity between Directors Kim Hyung Tae and Yoko Taro.
Read more: Stellar Blade's New Updates and NieR: Automata Crossover (Game8)
November 18
⚫︎ Despite high expectations, Stellar Blade did not receive a nomination for Game of the Year at The Game Awards, sparking discussions on social media, particularly regarding the inclusion of Elden Ring's DLC. However, Stellar Blade was nominated for Best Action Game and Best Score and Music, acknowledging its outstanding gameplay and soundtrack.
Read more: Stellar Blade Misses Game of the Year, Nominated in Other Categories (Esports gg)
