Stellar Blade is bringing the joy of the holiday season to its players with a festive themed event set to launch on December 17. Dive in to discover all the exciting features this update has in store.
Celebrate Christmas with Stellar Blade's Latest Update
Enjoy Stellar Blade with New Holiday-Themed Outfits
As the holiday season approaches, Shift Up is decking out Xion with festive cheer starting December 17. Immerse yourself in the holiday spirit with new Christmas-themed costumes, decorations, and a fun mini-game.
Eve and other characters will don new holiday-themed outfits, bursting with vibrant colors and festive flair. Here are the new character outfits you can look forward to:
- Santa Dress (Eve)
- Rudolph Pack (Drone)
- I’m No Santa (Adam)
Enhance Eve's festive look further by choosing the Santa Girl hairstyle and accessorizing with Snow Crystal Glasses, Wreath Earrings, and Sleigh Ear Cuffs.
Xion Refurbished For the Holidays and Features a Mini-Game
Xion, the last surviving human settlement, will transform into a cozy haven adorned with warm lights and holiday decorations in red, green, and white. Both The Last Gulp and Eve’s camp will embrace the festive atmosphere, complete with seasonal background music like "Dawn (Winter)" and "Take me away," offering a serene escape from the usual battles.
The update also introduces a new mini-game to Xion. While details are still under wraps, it appears players will shoot targets on a holiday-themed drone to earn special rewards.
Turn On or Off Stellar Blade's Seasonal Contents
With the new update, players now have the flexibility to enable or disable seasonal events, including the Nier:Automata DLC. To adjust this setting, navigate to the game's Settings, go to Gameplay, and select Seasonal Event Content. You can choose from three options:
- Auto - Automatically adjusts seasonal content based on the current season
- Disable - Turns off seasonal content regardless of the season
- Enabled - Keeps seasonal content active at all times
This feature allows players to enjoy seasonal content on their terms, though note that changing this setting will prompt a game restart to the most recent save.
Mostly Well-Received, But Not Everyone Is Happy
Following PlayStation's announcement on Twitter (X) on December 16, the majority of fans expressed excitement about the new update. Many affectionately dubbed Eve "Christmas Eve," blending the holiday spirit with the protagonist's name. Fans also appreciated Shift Up's commitment to regular seasonal updates.
However, some players raised concerns. One fan noted, "I don’t mind at all but why does Stellar Blade have so many event updates? Just doesn’t seem like the type of game." Others were frustrated by the need to restart the game to access the seasonal content.
While many games with seasonal content are multiplayer and highly replayable, Stellar Blade is a single-player experience that can be completed in about 30 hours. This shorter duration means players must restart the game to fully engage with the seasonal content, as there's little to do post-story completion.
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