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 arriving December 17th! This update brings Christmas cheer to Xion with new outfits, decorations, a mini-game, and more. Let's dive into the details.

New Holiday Outfits and Customization

Get ready for the holidays with stylish new Christmas-themed costumes for Eve and other characters! The update includes:

• 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 Mini-Game Fun

Xion is getting a holiday makeover! The Last Gulp and Eve's camp will be decked out in warm lights and festive decorations, complete with new seasonal background music ("Dawn (Winter)" and "Take me away"). A new mini-game is also being introduced, challenging players to shoot targets on a holiday drone for special rewards. Details on the mini-game and its prizes are still to be revealed.

Control Your Seasonal Content

The update introduces a new setting to manage seasonal events, including the Nier:Automata DLC. Go to Settings > Gameplay > Seasonal Event Content and choose from:

• Auto: Automatically enables or disables seasonal content based on the current season.
• Disable: Deactivates seasonal content regardless of the season.
• Enable: Activates seasonal content regardless of the season.

This gives players complete control over when they experience the holiday festivities. Remember, changing this setting requires a game restart.

Mixed Reactions from Fans

The announcement was mostly 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 enjoy the seasonal content was also a point of contention.

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