Stellar Blade: Latest News and Updates

Stellar Blade is an action-adventure game developed by Shift Up and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment for the PlayStation 5. This article covers the latest news and updates about the game.

← Return to Stellar Blade main article

Stellar Blade News

2025

April 9

　⚫︎　SHIFT UP, the developer of Stellar Blade, and collectible manufacturer JND Studios opened pre-orders on April 18 for hyper-realistic 1/3 scale figures of characters EVE and Tachy. The bundled Dual version, priced at $3,599, sold out within minutes, while limited individual EVE figures, priced at $2,199, remain available. Release is scheduled for the third quarter of 2026.

Read more: Stellar Blade Skin Suit Figures Makes It Harder to Buy After Selling Out in Minutes (Game8)

April 9

　⚫︎　JND Studios has received the official license to produce hyper-realistic figurines of Stellar Blade protagonist Eve and boss character Tachy. The collaboration with Shift Up was first announced in July 2024, with JND confirming the two chosen characters on April 8, 2025. The collectibles are expected to launch 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 broadcast, Shift Up announced that Stellar Blade will launch on PC in June 2025. The studio also confirmed that a Goddess of Victory: Nikke-themed DLC will release the same month, featuring a new boss fight, 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 presenting every employee with a PlayStation 5 Pro console and a collective cash bonus of ¥1,000,000 (approximately $32,000). This reward celebrates the successful 2023 launch of Stellar Blade, the studio's first console title on PlayStation 5, which received critical acclaim, 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

　⚫︎　The PlayStation Blog's Game of the Year 2024 awards have been revealed, with Stellar Blade's Eve winning a major category. Eve took the top spot in Best New Character, competing alongside Call of Duty: Black Ops 6’s Jane Harrow, Dragon Age: The Veilguard’s Emmrich Volkarin, and Rise of the Rōnin’s Ryoma Sakamoto, who collectively received the most votes. Notable write-in candidates included Metaphor: ReFantazio’s Strohl, Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail’s Wuk Lamat, and Helldivers 2’s General Brasch, each with significant fan backing.

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 the city of Xion, decorating the main square and The Last Gulp gathering hall with festive lights, a Christmas tree, and seasonal ornaments.

The event introduces new background music tracks "Dawn (Winter)" and "Take Me Away," providing a relaxing, romantic atmosphere. A special holiday-themed mini-game will also debut, offering a fun distraction and in-game rewards for 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 fix issues that came with the recent Stellar Blade x NieR:Automata update. The free update, which added NieR:Automata-themed cosmetics and a Photo Mode, was popular for its references—especially Eve's 2B outfits—but also caused unexpected game crashes and missing costumes.

This hotfix improves Photo Mode stability to prevent crashes when taking screenshots. It also restores any missing NieR:Automata outfits, ensuring players who collected all Stellar Tears or caught the rare Great Desert fish for the War Dress can enjoy the new content without issues.

Read more: Surprise Stellar Blade update fixes Photo Mode, missing Nier Automata outfits & more (Dexerto)

November 22

　⚫︎　Shift Up's technical director Donki Lee announced two major updates on November 11, 2024, following Stellar Blade's strong performance.

First, the team released a free update (version 1.009.001) that adds four new outfits and one accessory—obtainable by achieving a specific ending—along with expanded lip-sync support and a new photo mode.

Second, Lee confirmed the launch of Stellar Blade's first paid DLC, a crossover with NieR:Automata. This partnership, co-developed by Directors Kim Hyung Tae and Yoko Taro, is rooted in Automata's notable influence on the project and was described by Lee as "a collaboration built on mutual respect and creativity."

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

November 18

　⚫︎　Despite high fan expectations, Stellar Blade was not selected as a finalist for Game of the Year at The Game Awards. The decision sparked discussion on social media, particularly given the nomination of downloadable content for Elden Ring.

While missing the top award, Stellar Blade did earn nominations in two categories: Best Action Game and Best Score and Music, recognizing its combat design and soundtrack.

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