Stellar Blade Holiday Update Makes It Feel Naughtier or Nicer

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

Get ready for a holly jolly update to Stellar Blade, arriving December 17th! This festive event brings Christmas cheer to the post-apocalyptic world of Xion. Read on for all the details.

New Holiday Outfits and Decorations

Shift Up is decking the halls of Xion with Christmas spirit! On December 17th, Eve and other characters receive brand new holiday-themed outfits, adding a splash of festive color to the game. Check out these stylish additions:

• Santa Dress (Eve)
• Rudolph Pack (Drone)
• I’m No Santa (Adam)

Eve's holiday look can be further customized with a new Santa Girl hairstyle and accessories like Snow Crystal Glasses, Wreath Earrings, and Sleigh Ear Cuffs.

A Festive Xion and a New Mini-Game

Xion itself gets a holiday makeover, transforming into a cozy winter wonderland adorned with warm lights and festive decorations. The Last Gulp and Eve's camp also receive the festive treatment, complete with new seasonal BGM ("Dawn (Winter)" and "Take me away") to enhance the atmosphere.

The update also introduces a new mini-game! While details are scarce, it involves targeting a holiday-themed drone for special rewards.

Control Your Festive Fun: Enabling and Disabling Seasonal Content

A new option lets you manage seasonal content, including the Nier:Automata DLC. Go to Settings > Gameplay > Seasonal Event Content and choose:

• Auto: Automatically enables or disables seasonal content 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 game restart.

Mixed Reactions from Fans

The announcement was largely well-received, with many fans affectionately dubbing Eve "Christmas Eve." However, some players expressed concerns about the frequency of event updates 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.

For more on Stellar Blade, check out our dedicated article!