Stellar Blade Update Adds Festive Flair

Stellar Blade's Festive Holiday Update: A Cozy Christmas in Xion

Stellar Blade is decking the halls (and Xion) for the holidays with a new event launching December 17th. This update brings festive cheer, new outfits, and a mini-game to the post-apocalyptic world.

New Holiday Outfits and Customization:

Eve, Adam, and even the Drone get holiday makeovers! Dress Eve as Santa, outfit the Drone as Rudolph, or give Adam a less-than-festive look with the "I'm No Santa" costume. Complete the look with new Santa Girl hair, Snow Crystal Glasses, Wreath Earrings, and Sleigh Ear Cuffs for Eve.

A Festive Xion and Mini-Game:

Xion transforms into a winter wonderland, adorned with warm lights and festive decorations. Eve's camp and The Last Gulp also receive a holiday makeover, complete with new seasonal BGM ("Dawn (Winter)" and "Take Me Away"). A new mini-game, involving a holiday-themed drone target, offers special rewards.

Control Your Festive Fun:

The update introduces a toggle for seasonal content, including the Nier:Automata DLC. In the Gameplay settings, you can choose:

• Auto: Seasonal content automatically enables or disables based on the season.
• Disable: Deactivates seasonal content regardless of the season.
• Enable: Activates seasonal content regardless of the season.

Note: Changing this setting requires a restart from your most recent save.

Mixed Reception:

While many fans celebrated the update, some questioned the frequency of events in a single-player game with a relatively short playtime (around 30 hours). The need to restart the game to fully experience the seasonal content was also a point of contention.

Despite this, the holiday update adds a fun, festive touch to Stellar Blade, offering players a chance to enjoy a different atmosphere within the game world. For more on Stellar Blade, check out our dedicated article!