Stellar Blade's Latest Update Introduces Game-Breaking Bugs, But a Fix is Coming

The highly anticipated Patch 1.009 for Stellar Blade, featuring Photo Mode and NieR: Automata DLC, has unfortunately introduced several game-breaking bugs. Players are reporting softlocks in a main quest and crashes when using the Photo Mode's selfie camera. Some new cosmetic items are also failing to render correctly.

Developer Shift Up is actively working on a hotfix to address these issues. They advise players to avoid attempting to force their way past the affected quest section and to wait for the patch, as doing so could lead to permanent softlocks.

NieR: Automata Collaboration and Photo Mode Enhancements

Patch 1.009 delivers substantial content beyond the bug fixes. The NieR: Automata collaboration, born from the mutual respect between directors Kim Hyung Tae and Yoko Taro, offers 11 exclusive items. Players can find Emil, the NieR character, within Stellar Blade's world to acquire these rewards.

The much-requested Photo Mode is finally here, allowing players to capture stunning images of Eve and her companions. New photo challenges have also been added to encourage experimentation.

This update also includes four new outfits for Eve, a new accessory altering Tachy Mode appearance (unlocked after a specific ending), and a "No Ponytail" option for enhanced customization. Further improvements encompass lip-sync support for six additional languages, improved projectile auto-aim and bullet magnet functions for the instant death skill, and various minor bug fixes for a more polished gameplay experience.