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Stellar Blade News

2025

April 9

⚫︎ SHIFT UP, the creators of Stellar Blade, have teamed up with figure maker JND Studios to launch pre-orders for hyper-realistic 1/3 scale figures of characters EVE and Tachy. The Dual version, priced at $3,599, sold out in minutes on April 18, while the individual EVE figure, priced at $2,199, still has limited stock available. 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 will produce officially licensed, hyper-realistic figures of Stellar Blade's protagonist Eve and the eighth boss Tachy. The collaboration with Shift-Up was announced in July 2024, and on April 8, 2025, JND confirmed the characters to be sculpted. These collectibles are slated for release later in the year.

Read more: Stellar Blade to get official hyper-realistic Eve and Tachy figures (Automaton)

February 12

⚫︎ Shift Up unveiled during the latest State of Play that Stellar Blade will hit PC platforms in June 2025. Alongside this exciting news, the studio confirmed the arrival of the Goddess of Victory: Nikke DLC in the same month, featuring a new boss battle, collectible dolls, stickers, and an additional outfit.

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

January 6

⚫︎ Shift Up Studio kicked off the new year by rewarding every employee with a PlayStation 5 Pro console and a collective monetary bonus of ¥1,000,000 (approximately $32,000). This generous gesture comes after the successful 2023 launch of Stellar Blade on PlayStation 5, which garnered 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 the Best New Character award at the PlayStation Blog's Game of the Year 2024 Awards. 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. Notable write-in 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 set to celebrate the holidays with an in-game event in Xion starting December 17, 2024. The city square and The Last Gulp gathering hall will be adorned with festive lights, a Christmas tree, and seasonal decor. Players can enjoy the 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 stemming from the Stellar Blade x Nier Automata update. The free update added Nier Automata-themed cosmetics and a new Photo Mode, but led to crashes and missing outfits. The recent hotfix improves Photo Mode stability and restores any missing Nier Automata outfits, ensuring players can enjoy the new content seamlessly.

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. A free update (version 1.009.001) introduced four new outfits, one accessory, expanded lip-sync support, and a new photo mode. Additionally, the first paid DLC, a crossover with NieR: Automata, was announced, reflecting the mutual respect and creativity between Directors Kim Hyung Tae and Yoko Taro.

Read more: Is Stellar Blade DLC's Price Worth It? (Game8)

November 18

⚫︎ Stellar Blade did not make the cut for Game of the Year at The Game Awards, sparking discussions among fans, particularly with the inclusion of Elden Ring's DLC in the nominations. However, Stellar Blade received nominations for Best Action Game and Best Score and Music, 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)