Stellar Blade Holiday Update Makes It Feel Naughtier or Nicer

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

Stellar Blade is decking the halls with its holiday-themed update, arriving December 17th! This update brings festive cheer, new outfits, and a fun mini-game. Let's dive into the details.

New Holiday Outfits and Customization

Get into the holiday spirit with brand-new Christmas costumes for Eve and her companions! The update includes:

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

Complete Eve's look with a Santa Girl hairstyle and accessories like Snow Crystal Glasses, Wreath Earrings, and Sleigh Ear Cuffs.

A Festive Xion and a New Mini-Game

Xion transforms into a winter wonderland, adorned with festive lights and decorations. The Last Gulp and Eve's camp also receive a holiday makeover, complete with seasonal music ("Dawn (Winter)" and "Take me away") to create a relaxing atmosphere.

A new mini-game adds to the festive fun. While details are scarce, it involves shooting targets on a holiday drone for special rewards.

Control Your Holiday Cheer

The update introduces a toggle to enable or disable seasonal content, including the Nier:Automata DLC. This is found in the game's settings under Gameplay -> Seasonal Event Content. Choose from:

• Auto: Automatically enables/disables based on the season.
• Disable: Deactivates seasonal content.
• Enable: Activates seasonal content.

Note: Changing this setting requires a game restart.

Mixed Reception

While the update has been largely well-received, with many fans embracing the "Christmas Eve" moniker for the protagonist, some players have expressed concerns. Some question the frequency of event updates for a single-player game with a relatively short playtime (around 30 hours). The need to restart the game to fully enjoy seasonal content is another point of contention.

For those who've completed the main story, the need to restart to experience the holiday content might be a drawback. However, the festive additions offer a fresh reason to revisit Xion. For more on Stellar Blade, check out our dedicated article!