Stellar Blade's Festive Holiday Update: A Cozy Christmas in Xion
Stellar Blade is decking the halls (and Xion!) with its holiday-themed update, launching December 17th. This update brings festive costumes, decorations, a new mini-game, and a customizable seasonal content toggle. Let's dive into the details.
New Holiday Outfits and Customization
Get into the holiday spirit with brand-new Christmas-themed attire for Eve and her companions! The update includes:
- Santa Dress (Eve)
- Rudolph Pack (Drone)
- I’m No Santa (Adam)
Eve can complete her festive look with a Santa Girl hairstyle and accessories like Snow Crystal Glasses, Wreath Earrings, and Sleigh Ear Cuffs.
A Festive Xion and Mini-Game Fun
Xion undergoes a festive makeover, adorned with warm lights and red, green, and white decorations. The Last Gulp and Eve's camp also receive the holiday treatment, complemented by the seasonal BGMs "Dawn (Winter)" and "Take me away."
The update introduces a new mini-game. While details are scarce, it involves targeting a holiday-themed drone for special rewards.
Control Your Festive Experience
The update introduces a valuable option: the ability to enable or disable seasonal content, including the Nier:Automata DLC. Navigate to the game's Settings > Gameplay > Seasonal Event Content and choose from:
- Auto: Automatically enables or disables seasonal content 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 from your most recent save.
Mixed Reactions from Fans
The announcement was largely well-received, with many fans embracing the "Christmas Eve" moniker for the protagonist. 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 experience the seasonal content was also a point of contention.
The short playtime of Stellar Blade presents a unique challenge for seasonal content. While many games with seasonal updates offer multiplayer or high replayability, Stellar Blade's single-player nature means players might feel compelled to restart to fully enjoy the new additions after completing the main story. For more on Stellar Blade, check out our dedicated article!
