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Stellar Blade News
2025
April 9
⚫︎ SHIFT UP, the creative force behind Stellar Blade, has teamed up with figure maker JND Studios to launch pre-orders for stunning 1/3 scale hyper-realistic figures of characters EVE and Tachy. The highly sought-after Dual version, priced at $3,599, sold out in mere minutes on April 18, while limited stock remains for the individual EVE figure, priced at $2,199. These meticulously crafted statues are set to be released in Q3 2026.
Read more: Stellar Blade Skin Suit Figures Make It Harder to Buy After Selling Out in Minutes (Game8)
April 9
⚫︎ JND Studios is set to produce officially licensed, hyper-realistic figurines of Stellar Blade's protagonist Eve and the formidable eighth boss Tachy. This exciting collaboration with Shift-Up was first revealed in July 2024, and on April 8, 2025, JND confirmed the characters selected for sculpting. These collector's items are anticipated to hit the market 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 event, Shift Up announced the much-anticipated PC release of Stellar Blade, scheduled for June 2025. Alongside this news, the studio confirmed the launch of the Goddess of Victory: Nikke DLC in the same month, which will include a thrilling new boss battle, collectible dolls and stickers, and an additional outfit for players to enjoy.
Read more: Stellar Blade PC Release Set for June 2025, Nikke DLC Also Announced (Noisy Pixel)
January 6
⚫︎ Kicking off the new year, Shift Up Studio has generously awarded each of its employees with a PlayStation 5 Pro console and a collective monetary bonus of ¥1,000,000 (approximately $32,000). This gesture comes on the heels of the studio's successful 2023 debut of Stellar Blade on the 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
⚫︎ The PlayStation Blog's Game of the Year 2024 Awards have been unveiled, and Stellar Blade's Eve emerged victorious in the Best New Character category. Eve triumphed over strong contenders such as 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, each receiving 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
⚫︎ Stellar Blade is set to celebrate the holiday season with a special event in Xion on 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, creating a joyful atmosphere. The in-camp ambience will feature new BGM tracks “Dawn (Winter)” and “Take Me Away,” providing a soothing and romantic soundtrack for players to unwind from battle. A holiday-themed mini-game will also debut, offering a lighthearted 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 has rolled out a patch to address issues that surfaced with the Stellar Blade x Nier Automata update. The free update, which introduced Nier Automata-themed cosmetics and a new Photo Mode, became popular for its Easter eggs, particularly Eve’s 2B outfits. However, it also led to unexpected crashes and missing costumes. The recent hotfix improves Photo Mode stability, preventing crashes during in-game screenshots, and restores any disappearing Nier Automata outfits, ensuring players can fully enjoy the new content without interruptions.
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 significant updates on November 11, 2024, following Stellar Blade's strong performance. The first update (version 1.009.001) adds four new outfits and one accessory, obtainable through an in-game ending, along with expanded lip-sync support and a newly introduced photo mode. The second update confirms the launch of Stellar Blade’s first paid DLC, a crossover with NieR: Automata. This collaboration, crafted by Directors Kim Hyung Tae and Yoko Taro, is a testament to the mutual respect and creativity between the two teams.
Read more: Is Stellar Blade DLC's Price Worth It? (Game8)
November 18
⚫︎ Despite high expectations from fans, Stellar Blade did not make the cut for the Game of the Year at The Game Awards. This exclusion has sparked discussions on social media, particularly with the inclusion of Elden Ring's DLC among the nominees. While Stellar Blade missed the top honor, it did secure nominations in two categories: Best Action Game and Best Score and Music, acknowledging its outstanding gameplay and captivating soundtrack.
Read more: Shock as Stellar Blade Snubbed for Game of the Year Award Nomination Over Elden Ring DLC (Esports gg)
