Stellar Blade is an action-adventure game developed by Shift-Up Studios and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment for the PS5. Stay updated with the latest news and developments about this thrilling game!
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Stellar Blade News
2025
April 9
⚫︎ SHIFT UP, the developer of Stellar Blade, and figure maker JND Studios have opened pre-orders for hyper-realistic 1/3 scale figures of characters EVE and Tachy. The Dual version, priced at $3,599, sold out within minutes, while limited stock remains for the individual EVE figure at $2,199. These stunning collectibles 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 will produce officially licensed, hyper-realistic figurines of Stellar Blade's protagonist Eve and the eighth boss Tachy. The collaboration with Shift-Up was announced in July 2024, and confirmed on April 8, 2025. These collectibles are slated for release 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 be available on PC starting June 2025. Additionally, the Goddess of Victory: Nikke DLC will be released the same month, offering a new boss battle, collectible dolls and stickers, and a new 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 along with a collective monetary bonus of ¥1,000,000 (approximately $32,000). This generous gesture follows the successful 2023 launch 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
⚫︎ Stellar Blade's protagonist Eve secured a victory in the Best New Character category at the PlayStation Blog's Game of the Year 2024 Awards. Eve triumphed over strong contenders 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's holiday event in Xion, starting December 17, 2024, transforms the city square and The Last Gulp gathering hall with festive decorations, a colorful Christmas tree, and holiday lights. The event introduces new BGM tracks, "Dawn (Winter)" and "Take Me Away," creating a soothing, romantic ambiance. Additionally, a holiday-themed mini-game offers players a fun diversion and rewards.
Read more: Stellar Blade’s holiday-themed event brings new costumes, mini-game, and more Dec 17
November 26
⚫︎ Shift Up released a patch to fix issues caused by the Stellar Blade x Nier Automata update. This free update added Nier Automata-themed cosmetics and a new Photo Mode, popular for its Easter eggs like Eve’s 2B outfits. The hotfix improves Photo Mode stability, preventing crashes during in-game screenshots, and restores missing Nier Automata outfits, ensuring players can enjoy the new content uninterrupted.
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 major updates. The first is a free update (version 1.009.001) adding four new outfits, one accessory, expanded lip-sync support, and a new photo mode. The second is the launch of Stellar Blade's first paid DLC, a crossover with NieR: Automata, developed by Directors Kim Hyung Tae and Yoko Taro, highlighting their mutual respect and creativity.
Read more: Is Stellar Blade DLC's Price Worth It? (Game8)
November 18
⚫︎ Stellar Blade did not make it to the finalists for Game of the Year at The Game Awards, sparking debates on social media, particularly given the inclusion of Elden Ring's DLC among the nominees. However, Stellar Blade received nominations for Best Action Game and Best Score and Music, acknowledging its outstanding gameplay and soundtrack.
Read more: Shock as Stellar Blade snubbed for Game of the Year Award nomination over Elden Ring DLC (Esports gg)
