Tag: Stellar Blade
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...
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...
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 in Shift Up's console debut. As part of our Stellar Blade guide, our Great Desert walkthrough will detail the locations of Cans,
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 30 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...
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...
News Stellar Blade Dev Is Plotting Boss Rush Mode for PS5 Smash Hit
Run it back
Stellar Blade’s boss battles are among its most memorable moments, so it’s perhaps no surprise to learn that developer Shift Up is plotting a kind of boss rush mode for its PS5 debut. Teased by director Hyung-Tae Kim in an interview with Korean publication Nate, he revealed that some kind of arcade-style back-to-back boss challenge...
News Stellar Blade's PS5 User Score Keeps Getting Higher and Higher
Shifting up
Update: Since publishing this article earlier in the week, Stellar Blade's user score rating has increased another point, up to 9.3 from the Metacritic community. That makes it one of the highest rated PS5 games of all time. Original Article: Stellar Blade has proven a hit with critics, achieving a very respectable Metacritic score of...
News Stellar Blade Wanted Its Collectible Cans to Be Based on Real Brands Like Pepsi
But couldn't get a collaboration
There are a lot of things to discover in Stellar Blade, but the primary type of collectible is cans. As you explore the PS5 console exclusive’s Naytiba-inhabited world, you’ll discover all sorts of tins, ranging from iced coffee to soda. All of these brands, however, are fictional – because Korean developer...
News High-Quality Crossover Between PS5's Stellar Blade and NIKKE: Goddess of Victory Incoming
"Something to look forward to"
The worlds of PS5’s hot new console exclusive Stellar Blade and gacha mobile sensation NIKKE: Goddess of Victory will collide in the near future. Director Hyung-Tae Kim already teased the possibility of a collaboration in an interview with
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
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...
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. As part of our Stellar Blade guide, our Wasteland walkthrough will detail the locations of Cans,
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
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,
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,
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 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 Fans Irate Over Alleged Censorship
#FreeStellarBlade
Stellar Blade has launched to huge acclaim this weekend, but not every fan is delighted with Shift Up’s PS5 debut. Eagle-eyed players spotted some changes to a couple of costumes in the final product, prompting accusations of censorship from publisher Sony. Of course, it wouldn’t be the first time the Japanese giant has...
Poll Are You Playing Stellar Blade?
Parry time
Stellar Blade, the latest PS5 exclusive, is out now on Sony's current-gen console. This is a big budget, out-and-out action game — something of a rarity these days — and it's been met with a slew of high scoring reviews. Needless to say, a lot of PlayStation fans have been waiting for this one. We called it a "stellar PS5 debut" for...
Random I Met My Favourite Korean Cheerleader Because of Eve and Stellar Blade
To Dahye for
As the only British baseball fan on Planet Earth, I had one simple mission when I first arrived in Taipei: to choose a local team to support. Taiwan is infatuated with America’s former favourite pastime, and it’s even dedicated a spot on its $1,000 note to a celebrating squad. After much deliberation, I settled on the Rakuten...
Guide Stellar Blade: All Camp Locations
Carry on campin'
Looking for all Camp locations in Stellar Blade? Camps are a recurring resource 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 a phone box for...
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
News Stellar Blade Half-Second Input Delay Due to 'Game's Style of Animation', Says Director
Parrying is the price that must be paid
Stellar Blade is out today, and fans can finally play the full game to see what all the fuss is about. If you didn't get a chance to try the demo or just wanted to go in fresh, it is worth knowing that the half-second input delay when parrying or dodging is a feature, not a bug, as the game's director recently...
News Story-Heavy Stellar Blade PS5 Launch Trailer Prepares You for Release
Spoiler warning
Sony and Shift Up have put out a new Stellar Blade trailer to mark the PS5 exclusive's launch, with the release date set for tomorrow, 26th April 2024. Like a lot of launch trailers, the two-minute slice of footage features a lot of cutscenes and stretches of gameplay we haven't seen before, so you might want to skip it given the...
News Stellar Blade Gets New Game+ Mode in Day One Update on PS5
Stellarer Blade
The PS5 exclusive action game Stellar Blade launches tomorrow, 26th April, and as with most game launches these days, a day one update will arrive alongside it. While the patch will no doubt fix some bugs and get the title in better shape for release day, this one also throws in a big new feature: New Game+ mode. New Game+ is a...
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...
Guide Stellar Blade: How Long Does It Take to Beat?
Time is of the essence
How long does it take to beat Stellar Blade? If you're planning to play Shift Up's console debut, you may be wondering how long it takes to complete the campaign and its various side missions. Fortunately, we've put in the hard yards, so we can give you a definitive answer. On this page, as part of our Stellar Blade guide,...
Guide Stellar Blade: All Beta Core Locations
You Beta find 'em all
Looking for all Beta Core locations in Stellar Blade? Beta Cores can be obtained from glowing corpses around the world of Shift Up's console debut, and collecting three of them will extend your Beta gauge, which can be used to perform Beta attacks. On this page, as part of our Stellar Blade guide, we're going to reveal all Beta...
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 proficiency in combat. 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...
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: 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: 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: 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: 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: What Is the Point of No Return?
The end as you know it
What is the point of no return in Stellar Blade? During the mission Orcal's Testimony, when you're tasked with travelling to the Orbit Elevator, you'll be warned that continuing with your mission will lock you out of side content. But is this really the point of no return, and can you continue your progress later? As part of...
Guide Stellar Blade: What's the Full Cast List?
Who voices who in Shift Up's debut
What's the full cast list in Stellar Blade? If you're playing the game in English, you may be wondering who is responsible for the dub. As part of our Stellar Blade guide, we're going to answer the question: what's the full cast list? <related ids="161677"> What's the Full Cast List in Stellar Blade?:...
Guide Stellar Blade: How Do You Get the Digital Deluxe Edition Content?
Added extras
How do you get the Digital Deluxe Edition content in Stellar Blade? If you stumped up the extra money to purchase the Digital Deluxe Edition of Shift Up's console debut, you may be wondering how you can get your hands on your additional in-game goodies. Don't worry, because as part of our Stellar Blade guide, we're going to answer the...
Guide Stellar Blade: What's the Best Difficulty to Select?
Starting out strong
What's the best difficulty to select in Stellar Blade? Choosing the right difficulty can be crucial to having a positive experience in games, and so you may be wondering which is the right level of challenge for you in Shift Up's console debut. On this page, as part of our Stellar Blade guide, we're going to answer the question:...
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
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...
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...
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...
Review Stellar Blade (PS5) - A Stellar PS5 Debut Destined to Become a Fan Favourite
Would you Adam and Eve it?
Debuts don’t get much stronger than Stellar Blade. Korean developer Shift Up – already financially flush from the success of its saucy smartphone gacha NIKKE: Goddess of Victory – has chosen the path of most resistance, turning its hand to AAA territory with this rambunctious action-adventure outing. Despite the...
News Prepare for Stellar Blade PS5 Launch with Online Comic
Eve vs. Tachy
Sony and Shift Up have published an online comic book for Stellar Blade that appears to serve as a quick prequel to the events of the main game. Available to read through this link, it sees protagonist Eve and another character called Tachy sparring together, and then speaking of an upcoming mission to reclaim Earth. This is what you...
News EA Japan Exec Criticises Rating Board for Apparent Stellar Blade Special Treatment
"What’s going on CERO?"
Just yesterday, we brought you word that the upcoming PS5 exclusive, Stellar Blade, would be released in all regions entirely uncensored, including Japan, which developer ShiftUp seemed especially pleased with. An executive at Electronic Arts Japan has called out what they see as a double standard with the Japanese Computer...
News Shift Up Reveals 'Secrets' of Stellar Blade's Physical PS5 Packaging
We're not complaining
It seems we aren't the only ones counting down the hours until the release of the PS5 exclusive Stellar Blade. Developer Shift Up has posted an impossibly drawn-out clip of the "secrets" contained within the game's PS5 physical box, which, as far as we can tell, amounts to a reversible cover/dust jacket and a download code for...
News Fear Not, PS5 Exclusive Stellar Blade Remains Uncensored in All Regions
All of them
If you were concerned that the PS5-exclusive Stellar Blade, out 26th April on PS5, might run afoul of Sony's censors, fear not. Developer ShiftUp is advertising that the game will remain entirely uncensored in all regions, including Japan. We'll be honest: this wasn't something we'd even considered could be a problem (or a prospective...
News Stellar Blade Is a Better Game Than NieR: Automata, Yoko Taro Reckons
Praise from both game directors
Stellar Blade developer Shift Up quite clearly took a lot of inspiration from PS4 great NieR: Automata during the making of its soon-to-be-released PS5 exclusive, but in the case of Automata director Yoko Taro, he thinks that the student has already become the master. In an interview with IGN Japan (via Eurogamer),...
News Stellar Blade Download Size Will Respect Your PS5 Storage
Would you Adam and Eve it
Unlike a lot of recently released blockbusters, Stellar Blade won't be taking up a massive chunk of your PS5's storage space. As per the ever-reliable PlayStation Game Size, the upcoming action title weighs in at a very reasonable 30.4GB, which is obviously a far cry from the 80GB and above downloads that players have...