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 outfits, decorations, and a mini-game. Let's dive into the details.
New Holiday Attire for Xion's Heroes
Get ready for some festive fashion! Shift Up is decking the halls of Xion with Christmas-themed costumes, decorations, and a fun mini-game, all arriving on December 17th. Eve and other characters sport new holiday outfits, including:
- Santa Dress (Eve)
- Rudolph Pack (Drone)
- I’m No Santa (Adam)
Eve's holiday look can be further customized with a Santa Girl hairstyle and accessories like Snow Crystal Glasses, Wreath Earrings, and Sleigh Ear Cuffs.
A Festive Xion and a New Mini-Game
Xion itself transforms into a winter wonderland, adorned with warm lights and festive red, green, and white decorations. The Last Gulp and Eve's camp also receive the holiday treatment, enhanced with seasonal BGM ("Dawn (Winter)" and "Take me away") for a relaxing atmosphere.
A new mini-game adds to the festive fun. While details are scarce, it appears players can earn special rewards by targeting a holiday-themed drone.
Control Your Festive Fun: Enabling and Disabling Seasonal Content
The update introduces an option to manage seasonal content, including the Nier:Automata DLC. Within the game's settings (Gameplay > Seasonal Event Content), you can choose:
- Auto: Automatically enables or disables seasonal content based on the current season.
- Disable: Deactivates seasonal content regardless of the season.
- Enabled: Activates seasonal content regardless of the season.
This allows players to enjoy seasonal content at their leisure. Note that changing this setting requires a game restart.
Mixed Reactions: A Festive Debate
The announcement was largely well-received, with many fans embracing the "Christmas Eve" nickname for the protagonist. However, some players questioned the frequency of event updates for 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.
This contrasts with many games featuring seasonal content, which often include multiplayer modes and replayability to extend the enjoyment of cosmetic items and rewards. Despite this, the update promises a festive boost to the Stellar Blade experience. For more on Stellar Blade, check out our dedicated article!
