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. Keep up with the latest news and updates on the game right here!

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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 1/3 scale hyper-realistic 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 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 eighth boss Tachy. Announced in July 2024, the collaboration with Shift-Up was confirmed on April 8, 2025, with the figures 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 be coming to PC in June 2025. Additionally, the Goddess of Victory: Nikke DLC will be released in the same month, featuring 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 rewarding each employee with a PlayStation 5 Pro console and a collective monetary bonus of ¥1,000,000 (approximately $32,000). This gesture follows the successful 2023 launch of Stellar Blade, their first console title 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

⚫︎ In the PlayStation Blog's Game of the Year 2024 Awards, Stellar Blade's Eve won the Best New Character category. Eve outshone competitors 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.

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 will host a holiday event in Xion, featuring festive decorations in the city square and The Last Gulp gathering hall. The event includes new BGM tracks "Dawn (Winter)" and "Take Me Away," along with a holiday-themed mini-game offering rewards upon completion.

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 address issues from the Stellar Blade x Nier Automata update. The update, which added Nier Automata-themed cosmetics and a new Photo Mode, caused crashes and missing costumes. The hotfix improves Photo Mode stability and restores 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. The first was a free update (version 1.009.001) adding four new outfits, one accessory, expanded lip-sync support, and a new photo mode. The second update confirmed the launch of Stellar Blade’s first paid DLC, a crossover with NieR: Automata, developed collaboratively by Directors Kim Hyung Tae and Yoko Taro.

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

November 18

⚫︎ Despite high expectations, Stellar Blade did not make it to the finalists for Game of the Year at The Game Awards. The exclusion has sparked discussions on social media, especially with the nomination of Elden Ring's DLC. However, Stellar Blade received nominations in Best Action Game and Best Score and Music categories.

Read more: Shock as Stellar Blade Snubbed for Game of the Year Award Nomination Over Elden Ring DLC (Esports gg)