Stellar Blade: Physics Update Enhances Visual Appeal

Stellar Blade's latest update introduces several enhancements to the popular PS5 exclusive title. Developer Shift Up has implemented "visual improvements to conflicts between EVE's body," resulting in noticeable changes to character physics.

Bouncier Blade

Enhanced Visuals and More

The update includes the permanent addition of the previously limited-time Stellar Blade Summer Event, now togglable at the player's discretion. Further improvements encompass quality-of-life adjustments, new map markers, and a convenient "Ammo Package" item for immediate ammo replenishment. However, the most discussed alteration centers on the updated physics engine's impact on EVE's character model.

As the Stellar Blade team highlights, EVE's physique now exhibits increased jiggle. Comparisons between pre- and post-update animations clearly demonstrate a more pronounced, dynamic effect. This is a departure from the previous, less pronounced movement.

Shift Up's approach to EVE's character design has always been bold, but this update amplifies the visual presentation. The physics enhancements extend beyond EVE, influencing how equipment interacts with wind effects, a detail appreciated by players who describe it as "real-time CG."

While the enhanced physics are noticeable across various aspects, the increased jiggle affecting EVE's chest is particularly prominent. A consistent observation across multiple animations highlights this focused alteration. For a more comprehensive application of realistic physics, one might expect similar movement in EVE's hair.

[Image: GIF showcasing the increased jiggle in EVE's character model after the update.] [Image: GIF showcasing the increased jiggle in EVE's character model after the update.] [Image: Screenshot from Stellar Blade showing the in-game update notice.] [Image: Screenshot from Stellar Blade showing the in-game update notice.]