Stellar Blade is set to spread holiday cheer with its festive-themed event, launching on December 17. Dive into the details of this exciting update and discover what it brings to the game.
Celebrate Christmas with Stellar Blade’s Latest Update
Enjoy Stellar Blade with New Holiday-Themed Outfits
As the holiday season approaches, Shift Up is infusing Xion with festive joy starting December 17. Get into the spirit with new Christmas-themed costumes, decorations, and a fun mini-game.
Eve and other characters are decked out in new holiday outfits, featuring vibrant colors and festive decorations. The available character outfits include:
- Santa Dress (Eve)
- Rudolph Pack (Drone)
- I’m No Santa (Adam)
Enhance Eve's holiday look with a Santa Girl hairstyle and accessories like Snow Crystal Glasses, Wreath Earrings, and Sleigh Ear Cuffs.
Xion Refurbished for the Holidays and Features a Mini-Game
Xion, the last bastion of humanity, transforms into a cozy haven adorned with warm lights and festive decorations in red, green, and white. The Last Gulp and Eve’s camp will also embrace the holiday spirit, spreading joy throughout Xion. The camp's ambiance is enhanced with seasonal BGM tracks like "Dawn (Winter)" and "Take me away," offering a soothing retreat from the daily battles.
In addition to the holiday decor, a new mini-game is set to launch in Xion. Although specifics are scarce, it appears that players can earn special rewards by shooting targets on a holiday-themed drone.
Turn On or Off Stellar Blade’s Seasonal Contents
The latest update introduces an option to toggle seasonal events, including the Nier:Automata DLC. To adjust these settings, navigate to the game's Settings, go to Gameplay, and find Seasonal Event Content. Here, you can choose from three options:
- Auto: Automatically enables or disables seasonal content based on the current season.
- Disable: Turns off seasonal content regardless of the season.
- Enable: Activates seasonal content at any time.
This feature allows players to enjoy seasonal content on their terms, though note that changing this setting will restart the game 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 over the new update. Many playfully 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 remarked, "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 experience the seasonal content.
While most games with seasonal content feature multiplayer and replayable elements, Stellar Blade is a single-player game with a playtime of about 30 hours. This means players may need to restart the game to fully enjoy the seasonal updates, as there's limited content post-main story.
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