Stellar Blade: New Updates & Info

Stellar Blade is an action-adventure title developed by Shift-Up Studios and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment exclusively for PlayStation 5. Stay updated with all the newest information about this exciting game!

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Stellar Blade News

2025

April 9

• SHIFT UP, developer of Stellar Blade, partnered with premium collectible manufacturer JND Studios to launch pre-orders for ultra-detailed 1/3 scale statues of protagonists EVE and Tachy. The collector's bundle priced at $3,599 sold out immediately, while limited quantities remain available for the standalone EVE figure at $2,199. These museum-quality pieces are scheduled for delivery in Q3 2026.

Related: Stellar Blade's Limited Edition Figures Sell Out Instantly (Game8)

April 9

• JND Studios revealed officially licensed hyper-realistic statues featuring Stellar Blade's main character Eve and antagonist Tachy. Following their initial partnership announcement in July 2024, the final character selections were confirmed on April 8, 2025, with the collectibles expected to launch later this year.

Related: Official Stellar Blade Character Statues Announced (Automaton)

February 12

• During Sony's State of Play broadcast, Shift Up confirmed Stellar Blade will launch on PC platforms in June 2025. The announcement coincided with news of a crossover DLC for Goddess of Victory: Nikke, including new boss fights, collectibles, and character outfits.

Related: PC Version and Nikke Collaboration Coming June 2025 (Noisy Pixel)

January 6

• Shift Up Studio celebrated its successful 2024 by gifting all employees PlayStation 5 Pro consoles and a ¥1,000,000 team bonus (approximately $32,000). This recognition follows Stellar Blade's acclaimed PS5 debut, which earned strong sales, positive reviews, and multiple Game Awards nominations.

Related: Developer Rewards Team With Generous Bonuses (The Gamer)

2024

December 17

• Stellar Blade protagonist Eve claimed victory in PlayStation Blog's Best New Character category for 2024, competing against notable protagonists from major releases. The voting also highlighted strong fan support for several write-in candidates across different franchises.

Related: Eve Wins PlayStation's Best New Character 2024 (PS Blog)

December 16

• A special holiday event transformed Xion with festive decorations, seasonal music tracks, and a Christmas-themed mini-game offering unique rewards. Players could enjoy atmospheric changes throughout the hub area from December 17 onward.

Related: Winter Festival Event Now Live

November 26

• Shift Up released a critical patch addressing technical issues from the Nier Automata crossover update. The hotfix stabilized Photo Mode functionality and restored missing cosmetic items for players who completed specific in-game challenges.

Related: Stability Patch Deployed for Nier Crossover (Dexerto)

November 22

• The development team announced two significant updates: a free content patch adding new outfits and features, plus a premium collaboration DLC with NieR Automata. Creative leads from both franchises worked closely on this special crossover project.

Related: Evaluating Stellar Blade's DLC Value (Game8)

November 18

• While missing the Game of the Year nomination, Stellar Blade received recognition in two categories at The Game Awards: Best Action Game and Best Score. The selection sparked discussion among fans regarding the selection criteria for main award nominees.

Related: Awards Controversy Sparks Debate (Esports gg)