Stellar Blade Holiday Update Makes It Feel Naughtier or Nicer

Stellar Blade is decking the halls with its festive holiday event, launching December 17th! Read on for all the details.

Celebrate Christmas in Stellar Blade's Latest Update

Deck the Halls with New Holiday Outfits

Shift Up is bringing the holiday spirit to Xion on December 17th! Get ready for Christmas-themed costumes, decorations, and a brand-new mini-game.

Eve and other characters sport festive new outfits:

• Santa Dress (Eve)
• Rudolph Pack (Drone)
• I’m No Santa (Adam)

Complete Eve's look with the Santa Girl hairstyle and accessories like Snow Crystal Glasses, Wreath Earrings, and Sleigh Ear Cuffs.

Xion Gets a Festive Makeover and a New Mini-Game

Xion transforms into a winter wonderland, adorned with warm lights and festive red, green, and white decorations. The Last Gulp and Eve's camp also receive the holiday treatment, complete with seasonal BGM ("Dawn (Winter)" and "Take me away") to enhance the cozy atmosphere.

A new mini-game awaits! While details are scarce, shooting targets on a holiday-themed drone promises special rewards for Eve.

Control Your Festive Fun: Enable or Disable Seasonal Content

This update introduces the ability to toggle seasonal events, including the Nier:Automata DLC, on or off. Navigate to the game's Settings > Gameplay > Seasonal Event Content to choose from:

• Auto – Automatically enables or disables seasonal content based on the current season.
• Disable – Deactivates seasonal content regardless of the season.
• Enable – Activates seasonal content regardless of the season.

Enjoy seasonal content on your terms! Note: The game will restart to your most recent save after changing this setting.

A Mostly Warm Welcome, But Some Reservations

Following PlayStation's December 16th announcement on Twitter (X), the update was largely well-received, with many fans creatively dubbing Eve "Christmas Eve." Shift Up's commitment to regular seasonal updates also earned praise.

However, some players expressed concerns. Some questioned the frequency of event updates, feeling it didn't fit the game's style. Others disliked the requirement to restart the game to experience the seasonal content.

Many games with seasonal content feature multiplayer or high replayability, allowing players to enjoy cosmetic packs and rewards over a longer period. Stellar Blade's single-player nature and approximately 30-hour playtime mean players may need to restart to fully experience the seasonal content after completing the main story.

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