Stellar Blade: A Big Update Just Dropped on PS5 and PC – What’s New?
Eve is back and sharper than ever! The June 18 patch for Stellar Blade brings a slew of fixes and enhancements to both PS5 and PC, fine-tuning the experience for fans of high-octane action. It’s a crucial update, designed to elevate every battle, every encounter, every precision shot.
With its recent debut on PC, Stellar Blade takes another step forward in winning over gamers’ hearts. While the demo released on June 11 gave us a glimpse of the port’s full potential, the June 18 update truly seals the deal. Korean studio Shift Up makes its intentions clear: polish every detail of their game, as we await the highly anticipated Stellar Blade 2, already confirmed for 2026.
Image credit: Shift Up
A Hard-Hitting Update
Version 1.1.2 (PC) / 1.011.003 (PS5) does much more than squash a few bugs. It injects a breath of fresh air, whether you’re wielding your weapons or exploring the streets of Xion. Highlights include:
- Game-breaking bug fixed: players could get stuck in the environment when using the Retribution attack against the boss Gigas. That’s now a thing of the past.
- Improved NPC interactions in Xion, making side quests and dialogues feel smoother and more engaging.
- Unlocked progression on PC thanks to smarter enemy behavior and a more responsive combat system.
Player comfort remains a top priority for Shift Up, as seen in numerous optimizations—especially for AZERTY keyboard users and those playing at ultra-high framerates.
Full Patch Notes
Here’s the full list of changes included in this update:
- Bug fix: Using Retribution against Gigas in the Desert or Boss Challenge mode could trap Eve inside a wall.
- Improved readability between the number “0” and the capital letter “O” in NIKKE CD-KEYs.
- Repaired broken interactions with Xion NPCs.
- Various minor bug fixes.
- Restored visual effects for a specific skill used by the monster Scarlet.
- Enhanced enemy AI: Some monsters failed to detect Eve or stopped attacking her, blocking progression.
- Fixed bug that prevented screenshots from saving in Photo Mode on certain PCs.
- Optimized AZERTY keyboard controls: improved input handling in settings sliders.
- Photo Mode logo bug fixed: camera movement now responds correctly with AZERTY layout.
- Steam achievements now sync correctly with PSN trophies linked to the same account.
- “Switch Locked Target” feature fixed for gamepads, which failed to work above 120 FPS.
- Resolved launch issues on some graphics cards.
Explosive DLC to Tide Us Over
Alongside the patch, the Goddess of Victory: Nikke DLC launched on June 12. Packed with action, this new content lets players explore another side of the Stellar Blade universe, with exclusive outfits and an even more stylish atmosphere. It’s the perfect adrenaline shot while we wait for the sequel. Ready to feast your eyes? Check out the official DLC trailer right here:
