Stellar Blade Holiday Update Makes It Feel Naughtier or Nicer

Stellar Blade's Festive Holiday Update: A Cozy Christmas in Xion

Stellar Blade is decking the halls (and Xion) for the holidays with a festive update launching December 17th. This update brings Christmas cheer with new outfits, decorations, and a mini-game.

New Holiday Outfits and Accessories:

Eve, Adam, and even the Drone get holiday makeovers! Expect vibrant colors and festive flair. The new outfits include:

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

Eve's look can be further customized with a Santa Girl hairstyle and accessories like Snow Crystal Glasses, Wreath Earrings, and Sleigh Ear Cuffs.

Xion's Festive Transformation and Mini-Game:

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

A new mini-game adds to the festive fun. While details are scarce, it involves targeting a holiday-themed drone for special rewards.

Control Your Festive Fun:

The update introduces an option to enable or disable seasonal content, including the Nier:Automata DLC. This is found in the game's Settings under Gameplay, with three options:

• Auto: Automatically enables/disables based on the season.
• Disable: Deactivates seasonal content regardless of the season.
• Enable: Activates seasonal content regardless of the season.

Note: Changing this setting requires a restart to the most recent save.

Mixed Reception:

While many fans are excited, some have expressed concerns about the frequency of event updates in a single-player game with a relatively short playtime (around 30 hours). The need to restart the game to fully enjoy the seasonal content is a point of contention for some players.

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