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Stellar Blade News
2025
April 9
⚫︎ SHIFT UP, the creative force behind Stellar Blade, has teamed up with JND Studios to launch pre-orders for stunning 1/3 scale hyper-realistic figures of EVE and Tachy. The Dual version, priced at $3,599, sold out in a flash on April 18, while a few units of the individual EVE figure at $2,199 are still available. These collector's items are set to hit the market 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, in collaboration with Shift-Up, will bring to life hyper-realistic figurines of Stellar Blade's protagonist Eve and the formidable eighth boss Tachy. Announced in July 2024, the specific characters were confirmed on April 8, 2025. These highly anticipated collectibles are slated for release later in 2025.
Read more: Stellar Blade to get official hyper-realistic Eve and Tachy figures (Automaton)
February 12
⚫︎ During the recent State of Play, Shift Up revealed that Stellar Blade is set to launch on PC in June 2025. Alongside this exciting news, they confirmed the release of the Goddess of Victory: Nikke DLC in the same month, which includes a new boss battle, collectible dolls and stickers, and an exclusive outfit.
Read more: Stellar Blade PC Release Set for June 2025, Nikke DLC Also Announced (Noisy Pixel)
January 6
⚫︎ Shift Up Studio celebrated the new year by gifting each employee a PlayStation 5 Pro console and a collective bonus of ¥1,000,000 (approximately $32,000). This generous move comes after the successful launch of Stellar Blade in 2023 on PS5, which garnered positive reviews, robust sales, and numerous 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 crowned Stellar Blade's Eve as the winner in the Best New Character category. Eve outshone competitors 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. Other notable mentions included Metaphor: ReFantazio’s Strohl, Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail’s Wuk Lamat, and Helldivers 2’s General Brasch.
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 rolling out a festive holiday event in Xion on December 17, 2024. The city square and The Last Gulp gathering hall will be adorned with twinkling lights, a vibrant Christmas tree, and seasonal decor. The in-camp atmosphere will be enhanced with new BGM tracks, “Dawn (Winter)” and “Take Me Away,” creating a soothing and romantic ambiance. Players can also enjoy a holiday-themed mini-game with rewarding challenges.
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 that emerged with the Stellar Blade x Nier Automata update. This free update, which introduced Nier Automata-themed cosmetics and a new Photo Mode, became a hit for its Easter eggs, especially Eve's 2B outfits. However, it also caused crashes and missing costumes. The latest hotfix improves Photo Mode stability and ensures all Nier Automata outfits are accessible.
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 shared details of two significant updates for Stellar Blade. The first, a free update (version 1.009.001), includes four new outfits, an accessory available through the in-game ending, enhanced lip-sync support, and a new photo mode. The second update announced the first paid DLC, a collaboration with NieR: Automata, developed by Directors Kim Hyung Tae and Yoko Taro.
Read more: Is Stellar Blade DLC's Price Worth It? (Game8)
November 18
⚫︎ Despite high hopes from its fanbase, Stellar Blade didn't make the cut for Game of the Year at The Game Awards. This sparked discussions online, particularly due to the inclusion of Elden Ring's DLC among the nominees. However, Stellar Blade did receive nominations for Best Action Game and Best Score and Music, acknowledging its gameplay and musical achievements.
Read more: Shock as Stellar Blade snubbed for Game of the Year Award nomination over Elden Ring DLC (Esports gg)
