Stellar Blade Holiday Update Makes It Feel Naughtier or Nicer

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

Stellar Blade is getting into the holiday spirit with a festive update launching December 17th! This update brings Christmas cheer to Xion, adding new costumes, decorations, and a mini-game. Let's dive into the details.

New Holiday Outfits and Customization:

Eve, Adam, and even the Drone get festive makeovers! New holiday-themed outfits include:

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

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

Xion's Festive Transformation and Mini-Game:

Xion itself gets a holiday makeover, decked out in warm lights and festive colors. Eve's camp and The Last Gulp also share in the festive atmosphere, complete with new seasonal background music ("Dawn (Winter)" and "Take me away"). A new mini-game adds to the fun; players can earn rewards by targeting a holiday-themed drone. Details on the mini-game's mechanics and prizes are still to be revealed.

Control Your Festive Fun:

A new option lets players choose whether or not to enable seasonal content, including the Nier:Automata DLC. In the game's settings (Gameplay > Seasonal Event Content), you can select:

• Auto: Automatically enables/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 game restart.

Mixed Reception:

While the update has been largely well-received, with many fans embracing "Christmas Eve," some players have 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 is another point of contention.

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