Tag: Stellar Blade
News Eve's Body Physics Get a Boost in Surprise Stellar Blade PS5 Patch
A different kinda tush
Update: The new patch for Shift Up’s console debut Stellar Blade incorporates some new graphical features, some of which give protagonist Eve’s body physics a boost. The Korean developer outlined the full list of improvements in a post on social media earlier today. Fans have since been testing out the results: As...
News Acclaimed Action RPG NieR Automata Invades Stellar Blade in PS5 DLC
Photo Mode coming soon
In the most common crossover of modern times, NieR Automata’s 2B will invade the world of Stellar Blade in a big DLC update to the quality PS5 action RPG. While details are scarce, a new 2B outfit will be available for protagonist Eve later this year, and we can likely expect new content and combat challenges. In addition,...
News Stellar Blade Dev Expects to Sell More Copies on PC Than PS5
The mods will be mad
Stellar Blade has been a huge success on PS5, but Shift Up is expecting to sell even more copies when the title eventually comes to PC. While Sony played an instrumental role in bringing the release to market, supporting the title with advertising and development assistance, the Korean studio has always said it plans to bring...
News Stellar Blade DLC Given the Green Light, New Evidence Suggests
Staying sharp
Earlier in the year, Stellar Blade developer Shift Up revealed that it was reviewing its options, following the action title's immediate commercial success. Both DLC and a sequel were under serious consideration, and now, new evidence suggests that a potential expansion is in the works. As spotted by Tech4Gamers, Shift Up has posted a...
News Stellar Blade's New Summer Song Is a Vibe on PS5
The swimsuits aren't bad either
Talented Korean studio Shift Up’s new Stellar Blade update brings big vacation vibes, as it adds a new temporary area to the Great Desert where protagonist Eve can take a well-earned break. The sun-kissed structural instalment includes some much-needed umbrellas, robot butlers, and a couple of beach balls – there...
Guide Stellar Blade: All Outfits and How to Get Them
Dressed to impress
Looking for all outfits and how to get them in Stellar Blade? Costumes, or Nano Suits, are a big part of Shift Up's console debut, with over 70 outfits to unlock. Many of the outfits are discovered within the world as Design Patterns which need to be crafted, although you'll also unlock others by completing quests or purchasing...
News Stellar Blade's Eve Is Ready for the Summer in New Swimsuits Update for PS5
Swimsuits for days
Update: A new Stellar Blade update will launch later today, and while it won't include Photo Mode as previously speculated, it will feature a host of new swimsuits and summer outfits for protagonist Eve. As always, we'll compile all of the protagonist's different looks in our All Outfits guide, so be sure to keep your eye on that...
News PS5 Smash Hit Stellar Blade's Photo Mode Appears Imminent
Snap happy
It’s getting hotter outside, and it’s about to get hotter inside your PS5, too: Korean developer Shift Up appears to be teasing Stellar Blade’s previously announced – and long anticipated – photo mode. While the studio didn’t explicitly mention the feature, a pinned post on its X (or Twitter) account shows buxom protagonis
News Stellar Blade Dev Shift Up Goes Public, Makes a Huge Pile of Money
Founder, CEO Hyung-Tae Kim now a billionaire
South Korean developer Shift Up, responsible for PS5 exclusive Stellar Blade, has gone public, completing an initial public offering (IPO) worth some 435 billion won, or about $320 million. Founder and CEO, Hyung-Tae Kim remains the largest shareholder, with a stake worth an eye-watering $1.2 billion,...
News PS5 Fan Favourite Stellar Blade Sold Over 1 Million Copies, Dev Estimates
Collabs, DLC, and sequel are "under review"
Stellar Blade studio Shift Up has shared it estimates the PS5 exclusive has now sold more than one million units since its release in late April. The game has consistently ranked high in sales charts across the UK, USA, and Japan after the launch, which has resulted in today's milestone. In a press...
News Dress Eve Up in Two New Outfits with Stellar Blade PS5 Update
Denim delight
It seems Stellar Blade developer Shift Up can’t resist adding more outfits to its acclaimed release. A new patch for the PS5 character action outing deployed earlier today, and it includes two new looks for buxom protagonist Eve: the Cyber Illusionist and FourSeconds Destroyed Denim. You can unlock the former by defeating Ra
News Stellar Blade Maker Promises More Outfits for Eve on PS5
Hey, good lookin'
One of the most fun things to do in Stellar Blade is collect outfits and equip protagonist Eve with a variety of different looks and styles. It’s perhaps no surprise, then, that developer Shift Up is plotting even more costumes for the fashionable heroine. Speaking with Famitsu, director Kim Hyung-Tae said: “We plan to add more...
News Stellar Blade Dev Currently Making Photo Mode for Hit PS5 Game
Capture every moment
Stellar Blade is an outrageously beautiful game – and no, we’re not just referring to protagonist Eve and her many outfits. There are some artistically stunning moments throughout the campaign, and as is tradition for big PS5 titles, fans want to capture them all. Fortunately, developer Shift Up is busy beavering away on a...
News PS5's Sublime Stellar Blade Can Now Be Yours with PS Stars Points
But you'll need a fair few
If you’ve been banking your PS Stars points, then you may have incentive to spend them: Shift Up’s awesome character action Stellar Blade has been added as a 17,500 points reward. As a reminder, you get ten points for each $1 you spend on the PS Store, so you’re going to have to have coughed up a significant amount...
Guide Stellar Blade: All Fish Locations and How to Catch Them
Become an angling extraordinaire
Looking for all fish locations and where to catch them in Stellar Blade? Fishing is a minigame activity in Shift Up's console debut, and it's unlocked by completing the Looking Glass quest in the Great Desert. Netting all fish can unlock the Ocean Maid o
Guide Stellar Blade Guide: A Full 100% Walkthrough
Your ultimate resource to ridding the world of Naytibas
Stellar Blade is Korean developer Shift Up's console debut, focusing on buxom heroine Eve in her battle against the nefarious Naytibas. Available from 26th April 2024 on PS5, we awarded the outing an 8/10 in our Stellar Blade review. "Eve’s inaugural outing is largely excellent across the...
News Stellar Blade PS5 Quietly Adds Uncensored New Costumes in Controversy Aftermath
That should hush the crowd
Stellar Blade came under fire at launch when a day one patch altered the look of a couple of Eve’s outfits in the game. Many felt that Korean developer Shift Up had been persuaded by Sony to censor the character, despite the inclusion of other revealing outfits in the game. The studio
News Stellar Blade PS5 Patch 1.003 Is Live Now, Brings a Challenge Mode, New Outfits
Download the PS5 update now
Update: Patch 1.003 is now available to download for Stellar Blade on PS5, weighing in at just over 3GB. Installing it will grant you access to the new Challenge Mode, three new Outfits, and some improvements under the hood. Original article: Shift Up has delivered on its promise to share a Stellar Blade update this...
Guide Stellar Blade: How to Fish
A good rodding
Looking for how to fish in Stellar Blade? While you'll spend most of your time as Eve battling the nefarious Naytibas, even hardened warriors deserve a bit of a break. You won't learn how to fish until you've reached the Great Desert towards the latter stages of the campaign, but if you're eager to master your rodding technique, we've...
Abandoned earth
Looking for an Eidos 7 walkthrough in Stellar Blade? This page will demonstrate how to discover every collectible and resource in the abandoned city location, which represents the first level in Shift Up's console debut. As part of our Stellar Blade guide, our Eidos 7 walkthrough will detail the locations of Cans,
Guide Stellar Blade: Abyss Levoire Walkthrough - Design Patterns, Camps
Into the depths once more
Looking for an Abyss Levoire walkthrough in Stellar Blade? This page will demonstrate how to discover every collectible and resource in the second underground section of Shift Up's console debut. As part of our Stellar Blade guide, our Abyss Levoire walkthrough will detail the locations of Design Patterns,
Guide Stellar Blade: Altess Levoire Walkthrough - Passcodes, Camps
Going underground
Looking for an Altess Levoire walkthrough in Stellar Blade? This page will demonstrate how to discover every collectible and resource in the underground area, which takes Shift Up's console debut in a different direction, as it becomes more of a third-person shooter. As part of our Stellar Blade guide, our Altess Levoire...
Guide Stellar Blade: Does It Have New Game +?
With hopes of starting over
Does Stellar Blade have New Game +? New Game + is a popular feature in games which allows you to replay their campaigns with many of your existing unlocks from a previous playthrough carrying across to a fresh one. Considering the nature of Shift Up's console debut, with its plentiful secrets and point of no return, you...
Guide Stellar Blade: Who Is the Real-Life Model Eve Is Based On?
Eve's real-world alter-ego revealed
Who is the real-life model Eve is based on in Stellar Blade? Eve's curves and revealing attire has attracted a lot of fans to Shift Up's console debut, but is she inspired by a real person and who is it? On this page, as part of our Stellar Blade guide, we're going to answer the question: who is the real-life...
News Stellar Blade Sequel Is Under Serious Consideration as Dev Eyes AAA Franchise Success
PC version also seems likely
Talk of a Stellar Blade sequel was already doing the rounds back in March, but now it's being mentioned in a more official capacity. As per a new public report from developer Shift Up (thanks Gematsu), the South Korean studio is "exploring the possibility" of a follow-up to the recently released action title. It's also...
Random Stellar Blade Has Reached Peak Marketing with a Limited Edition Burger
Only available in Australia
Sony has been pushing the PS5 exclusive action game, Stellar Blade, pretty hard both before and after its launch back in April, but this new collaboration is next level. An Australian restaurant chain has joined forces with the game to cook up a special edition burger, available only for a limited time. Gami Chicken...
Spired away
Looking for a Spire 4 walkthrough in Stellar Blade? This page will demonstrate how to discover every collectible and resource in the journey to the space elevator and beyond, which represents the final full-length stage in Shift Up's console debut. As part of our Stellar Blade guide, our Spire 4 walkthrough will detail the locations of...
Guide Stellar Blade: Eidos 9 Walkthrough - Design Patterns, Camps
Atelier Lily
Looking for an Eidos 9 walkthrough in Stellar Blade? This page will demonstrate how to discover every collectible and resource in this optional stage, which can only be accessed as part of the Making New Memories ending. As part of our Stellar Blade guide, our Eidos 9 walkthrough will deta
Sand land
Looking for a Great Desert walkthrough in Stellar Blade? This page will demonstrate how to discover every collectible and resource in the colossal area, which represents another sandbox-style location like the Wasteland in Shift Up's console debut. As part of our Stellar Blade guide, our Great Desert walkt
Enter the Matrix 11
Looking for a Matrix 11 walkthrough in Stellar Blade? This page will demonstrate how to discover every collectible and resource in the behemoth stage, which is one of the bigger levels in Shift Up's console debut. As part of our Stellar Blade guide, our Matrix 11 walkthrough will detail the locations of Cans,
Planet of junk
Looking for a Wasteland walkthrough in Stellar Blade? This page will demonstrate how to discover every collectible and resource in the large sandbox area, which represents one of the bigger maps in Shift Up's console debut like the Great Desert. As part of our Stellar Blade guide, our Wasteland wal
Guide Stellar Blade: Xion Walkthrough - Cans, Design Patterns, Body Cores
A safe space
Looking for a Xion walkthrough in Stellar Blade? This page will demonstrate how to discover every collectible and resource in the settlement, which represents the first open area in Shift Up's console debut. As part of our Stellar Blade guide, our Xion walkthrough will detail the locations of Cans,
News Stellar Blade Dev Teases News Set for Next Week
Merch, game update, or DLC?
Stellar Blade developer Shift Up has teased some sort of update or piece of news it will be revealing next week with the simple tweet reading: "Get ready for next week." In the background is what looks like a statue, so the tease may well be related to merchandise rather than in-game content. Still, the team has gone on...
Guide Stellar Blade: All Camp Locations
Carry on campin'
Looking for all Camp locations in Stellar Blade? Camps are a recurring utility throughout all levels in Shift Up's outing, where you can rest to replenish health, purchase key items, and spend your skill points. Supply Camps include other modules, including a Repair Console where you can upgrade your equipment and craft Outfits, as...
Guide Stellar Blade: All Cans Locations
Can you do it? Yes, you can
Looking for all Cans locations in Stellar Blade? Cans are a form of collectible in Shift Up's console debut, and they represent old soda tins which can be acquired from various locations in the game. There are a total of 49 Cans to collect, and you should be aware of the Point of No Return if you're aiming to unlock them...
Guide Stellar Blade: All Passcode Specialists Locations
Shrine time
Looking for all Passcode Specialists locations in Stellar Blade? Collecting any of the Chapter of Trial documents will prompt a new Bulletin Board request to appear, requesting you open a container aboard a ship in the Wasteland. First, you'll need to learn the
Guide Stellar Blade: All Ark's Puzzle Locations
Raiders of the Lost Ark
Looking for all Ark's puzzle locations in Stellar Blade? You'll need to track down the Ark's puzzle in order to complete the Lost Ark Mission. There are six computer panels you'll need to find, and they're all located in and around Xion. On this page, as part of our
Guide Stellar Blade: All Endings and How to Get Them
Memory game
Looking for all endings and how to get them in Stellar Blade? Shift Up's ambitious console debut has three distinct endings, depending on feats you complete during the campaign and decisions you make during its conclusion. On this page, as part of our Stellar Blade guide, we're going to introduce all endings and how to get them...
Guide Stellar Blade: All Missions and Quests
EVE protocol
Looking for a list of all missions and quests in Stellar Blade? Shift Up's character action outing divides its activities into three categories: Main Missions, Side Missions, and Bulletin Board Missions. Main Missions are required to complete the game's campaign, while Side Missions are optional, and can be collected from NPCs marked...
Guide Stellar Blade: How to Solve the Clock Tower Door Code Puzzle
What time is it?
Looking for how to solve the clock tower door code puzzle in Stellar Blade? The clock tower door code puzzle occurs just after you've come off the monorail and have navigated the Flooded Commercial Sector in Eidos 7. On this page, as part of our
Guide Stellar Blade: How to Solve the Simple Puzzle Mission
Number crunching
Looking for how to solve the Simple Puzzle Mission in Stellar Blade? The Simple Puzzle Mission is obtained from the Bulletin Board in Xion, and includes a mathematics puzzle which can be difficult to solve. You'll need to input the solution into a keypad near to where you take the elevator to meet Orcal. On this page, as part of our
Guide Stellar Blade: How to Solve the Wisdom Puzzle Mission
Making the grade
Looking for how to solve the Wisdom Puzzle Mission in Stellar Blade? The Wisdom Puzzle Mission is obtained from the Bulletin Board in Xion, and includes a mathematics puzzle which can be difficult to solve. You'll need to input the solution into a keypad near to where you take the elevator to meet Or
News Shift Up Director Puts Stellar Blade, Sony Costume Conspiracy to Bed
Were we misled?
With Stellar Blade now out in the wild, impressing players with its action combat and plethora of cosmetic options for protagonist Eve, Shift Up director Kim Hyeong-tae has put a particular conspiracy to bed. Kim says that the redesigns of some Stellar Blade outfits were always intended to be the "final result" and not because of an...
Guide Stellar Blade: All Passcode Locations
Pass the test
Looking for all Passcode locations in Stellar Blade? Passcodes can typically be obtained by scanning bodies around the world of Shift Up's apocalyptic world, but sometimes you'll need to kill robots or read documents, too. You can then enter these Passcodes into door panels or chests to open them. On this page, as part of our Stellar...
Hands On Stellar Blade Does PS5 New Game + the Right Way
A great reason to replay
Stellar Blade is a fantastic game that deserves your attention – but it actually got better after the review embargo lifted with the addition of New Game +. One of the only minor criticisms we had of the Shift Up title in our Stellar Blade PS5 review was that it felt like a game that deserved to be replayed, but during the...
Guide Stellar Blade: All Exospine Locations
Get a back bone
Looking for all Exospine locations in Stellar Blade? Exospines can be obtained from red, cube-like crates around the world of Shift Up's console debut, and each has a unique trio of combat buffs. These can be upgraded using in-game resources to further enhance their capabilities, and later on in the game Eve will be able to equip two...
Poll What Review Score Would You Give Stellar Blade?
Beginning to bel-Eve
Stellar Blade has been out for a week now, and so we're wondering what you think of this latest PS5 exclusive. South Korean developer Shift Up's first attempt at a console release, the blade-based action game was met with many a positive review score — and it seems to have pleased a lot of players, too. "Stellar Blade is a...
Guide Stellar Blade: Best Builds for Eve
Optimal equipment options
Looking for the best builds for Eve in Stellar Blade? Shift Up's console debut equips its heroine with a suite of combat abilities, but it's up to you to personalise how you want to play using unlockable Exospines and Gear. On this page, as part of our Stellar Blade guide, we've assembled some approaches you may want to...
Guide Stellar Blade: All Body Core Locations
A literal life saver
Looking for all Body Core locations in Stellar Blade? Body Cores can be obtained from glowing corpses around the world of Shift Up's console debut, and collecting three of them will increase your HP, allowing you to take more overall damage from attacks. On this page, as part of our Stellar Blade guide, we're going to reveal all...
News Stellar Blade PS5 Dev Thanks Fans for 'Passion' Following Censorship Controversy
"Stay tuned for updates"
It sounds like Korean developer Shift Up may revert its controversial Stellar Blade outfit changes, as it’s told fans to “stay tuned for updates” and thanked players for their “passion and feedback”. For those out of the loop, a petition went viral this weekend after gamers noticed some alterations to a couple of...
