Stellar Blade: New Features, Awards, and Collectibles Unveiled

Stellar Blade, an action-adventure title developed by Shift-Up Studios and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment for the PS5, continues to captivate players. Discover the latest updates and developments below!

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Stellar Blade Updates

2025

April 9

　⚫︎　SHIFT UP, the creators of Stellar Blade, partnered with JND Studios to launch pre-orders for hyper-realistic 1/3 scale figures of EVE and Tachy on April 18. The $3,599 Dual version sold out rapidly, while limited quantities of the $2,199 EVE figure remain. These collectibles are set to ship in Q3 2026.

Read more: Stellar Blade Figures Sell Out Fast, Limited EVE Stock Remains (Game8)

April 9

　⚫︎　JND Studios announced officially licensed, hyper-realistic figures of Stellar Blade’s Eve and Tachy, following a collaboration with Shift-Up first revealed in July 2024. The collectibles, confirmed on April 8, 2025, are expected to launch later this year.

Read more: Stellar Blade’s Eve and Tachy Get Official Hyper-Realistic Figures (Automaton)

February 12

　⚫︎　Shift Up revealed during the latest State of Play that Stellar Blade will hit PC in June 2025. Alongside this, the Goddess of Victory: Nikke DLC will launch, introducing a new boss fight, collectible dolls, stickers, and a fresh outfit.

Read more: Stellar Blade PC Launch and Nikke DLC Set for June 2025 (Noisy Pixel)

January 6

　⚫︎　Shift Up Studio celebrated the success of Stellar Blade’s 2023 PS5 debut by gifting every employee a PlayStation 5 Pro and a ¥1,000,000 (roughly $32,000) bonus. The title earned critical acclaim, strong sales, and multiple nominations at The Game Awards.

Read more: Stellar Blade Team Gifts Employees PS5 Pro to Foster Talent (The Gamer)

2024

December 17

　⚫︎　In the PlayStation Blog’s 2024 Game of the Year Awards, Stellar Blade’s Eve won Best New Character, outshining competitors like Jane Harrow from Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Emmrich Volkarin from Dragon Age: The Veilguard, and Ryoma Sakamoto from Rise of the Rōnin. Fan-favorite write-ins included Strohl from Metaphor: ReFantazio and Wuk Lamat from Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail.

Read more: Stellar Blade’s Eve Claims Best New Character at PS Blog 2024 Awards (PS Blog)

December 16

　⚫︎　Stellar Blade’s holiday event, starting December 17, 2024, transforms Xion’s city square and The Last Gulp hall with festive lights, a vibrant Christmas tree, and seasonal decor. New BGM tracks “Dawn (Winter)” and “Take Me Away” create a cozy atmosphere, while a holiday-themed mini-game offers rewards for players.

Read more: Stellar Blade Holiday Event Adds 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, which introduced Nier-themed cosmetics and Photo Mode. The hotfix stabilizes Photo Mode, prevents crashes, and restores missing Nier Automata outfits, including those earned through Stellar Tears or the Great Desert fish quest.

Read more: Stellar Blade Patch Resolves Photo Mode Issues and Restores Nier Outfits (Dexerto)

November 22

　⚫︎　On November 11, 2024, Shift Up’s technical director Donki Lee announced two updates. A free patch (version 1.009.001) added four new outfits, one accessory, expanded lip-sync, and Photo Mode. Additionally, the first paid DLC, a crossover with NieR: Automata, was launched, blending creativity from directors Kim Hyung Tae and Yoko Taro.

Read more: Is Stellar Blade’s NieR: Automata DLC Worth the Price? (Game8)

November 18

　⚫︎　Stellar Blade missed out on a Game of the Year nomination at The Game Awards, sparking fan debates, especially with Elden Ring’s DLC among the finalists. However, the game earned nods for Best Action Game and Best Score and Music, highlighting its strong gameplay and soundtrack.

Read more: Stellar Blade Misses Game of the Year Nod, Sparks Debate (Esports gg)