Stellar Blade: Latest Updates and News

Stellar Blade is an action-adventure game developed by Shift-Up Studios and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment for the PS5. Dive into the latest updates and developments about the game!

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Stellar Blade News

2025

April 9

⚫︎ SHIFT UP, the developer behind Stellar Blade, and figure maker JND Studios have opened pre-orders for 1/3 scale hyper-realistic figures of characters EVE and Tachy on April 18. The Dual version, priced at $3,599, sold out within minutes, while limited stock remains for the individual EVE figure, priced at $2,199. These statues are scheduled for release 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 figurines of Stellar Blade protagonist Eve and eighth boss Tachy. The collaboration with Shift-Up was first announced in July 2024, and on April 8, 2025, JND confirmed the characters to be sculpted. Collectibles are expected to be released 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, Shift Up announced that Stellar Blade will launch on PC in June 2025. The studio also confirmed the release of the Goddess of Victory: Nikke DLC in the same month, featuring a new boss battle, collectible dolls and 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 has started the new year by gifting every employee a PlayStation 5 Pro console and a collective monetary bonus of ¥1,000,000 (approximately $32,000). This gesture follows the successful 2023 debut of Stellar Blade on PlayStation 5, which received positive reviews, strong 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

⚫︎ PlayStation Blog's Game of the Year 2024 Awards were recently announced, and Stellar Blade's Eve won in the Best New Character category. Eve competed against Call of Duty: Black Ops 6’s Jane Harrow, Dragon Age: The Veilguard’s Emmrich Volkarin, and Rise of the Rōnin’s Ryoma Sakamoto, with notable write-in mentions for 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

⚫︎ On December 17, 2024, Stellar Blade hosts a holiday event in Xion, transforming the city square and The Last Gulp gathering hall with festive lights, a colorful Christmas tree, and seasonal decorations. The in-camp ambience will feature new BGM tracks “Dawn (Winter)” and “Take Me Away,” providing a soothing, romantic soundtrack. 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 released a patch to address issues introduced with the Stellar Blade x Nier Automata update. The free update, which included 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 missing Nier Automata outfits.

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 announced two major updates on November 11, 2024, following Stellar Blade's strong performance. The first was a free update (version 1.009.001) adding four new outfits, one accessory obtainable through an in-game ending, expanded lip-sync support, and a new photo mode. The second announcement was the launch of Stellar Blade’s first paid DLC, a crossover with NieR: Automata, developed collaboratively by Directors Kim Hyung Tae and Yoko Taro, highlighting the mutual respect and creativity between the teams.

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

November 18

⚫︎ Despite high expectations, Stellar Blade did not receive a nomination for Game of the Year at The Game Awards, sparking debate on social media, especially with the inclusion of Elden Ring's DLC among the nominees. However, Stellar Blade was nominated in the Best Action Game and Best Score and Music categories, acknowledging its gameplay excellence and soundtrack.

Read more: Shock as Stellar Blade snubbed for Game of the Year Award nomination over Elden Ring DLC (Esports gg)