You play as Eve, hailing from the off-world Colony where the surviving human race shelters. Why are they there though? Well, Earth has been taken over by aliens called the Naytiba - violent creatures that take over corpses and attack anyone in sight. Your mission is to head down to Earth, and take back the planet from the alien menace. Eve has a variety of abilities, skills and companions who’ll help you to hack, slash and fight your way through bosses and mobs galore on your journey. But will you survive?
What is Stellar Blade’s release date?
Get ready to sharpen your sword - Stellar Blade comes out on April 26, 2024. It’ll take up about 30GB on your hard drive, so uninstall some old games and dive into the action!
How much will Stellar Blade cost?
This won’t cost a Naytibas tentacle, and a leg. You can jump straight into the adventure for just £69.99.
Can I pre-order Stellar Blade?
No need to worry about pre-ordering your copy, Stellar Blade is live right now. So, get some snacks, sit back, fire it up and let the carnage begin.
Stellar Blade platforms
Stellar Blade is coming exclusively to PS5 and won’t be backwards compatible. Sorry PS4, Switch and Xbox fans! So, if you want to get involved, you’ll have to treat yourself to Sony’s latest console. Maybe save up some of that in-game gold that you get for completing your missions…
How to play Stellar Blade
Based on the demo, it looks like Eve (the main character) has loads of powerful skills at her disposal:
Basic Attacks: Eve fights with her one-handed blade named “Blood Edge” that let’s her go on the offensive with quick and strong strikes. Mix up your combos with stabs, slashes, and overhead attacks.
Beta Attacks: Beta energy charges up while you’re in combat. With this energy, you can use devastating Beta skills (which you’ll make even more deadly with upgrades from the skill tree). You can use these skill points once you’re back at base.
Ranged Attacks: Did you know your trusty drone comes with a second feature? You can equip it and fire off different types of ammo, unleashing large explosions or beams of energy that’ll tear your enemies in two.
Burst Skills: You gain burst energy by doing a perfect dodge, repulse, or blink. You can grab the burst skills at each region’s base camp. Just keep an eye out for the kiosk!
Who knows, you might come up with a new combo too. But we’ll let you find out all about that yourself…
Is there a tutorial?
After crash-landing on Earth, you’ll be rescued by one of your companions from the 7th Airborne Squad. They’ll then guide you across the battlefield with tips and tricks on how to defend yourself. You’ll find your feet in no time though! But be wary, you may have to fight against one of your first mini bosses very soon...
How many hours of gameplay will Stellar Blade have?
According to different sources, Stellar Blade looks to have around 25 hours of gameplay. For all you completionist gamers out there, you’ll probably be spending anywhere from 30 to 50 hours on the game. Who knows, there might even be an achievement or two for it.
Who is the main character in Stellar Blade?
You play as Eve. Eve is part of the elite taskforce known as the 7th Airborne Squad, whose mission is to retake Earth from the Naytiba - the alien race who have taken over the entire planet. You’ll learn more about her while you defeat hordes of enemies and start to take back your home.
Who are the main companions in Stellar Blade?
Eve will team up with three different companions, Tachy, Lily and Adam…
Tachy - Tachy is the head of the 7th Airborne Squad and leads the mission to retake Earth. Little does she know; things are about to go very wrong…
Lily - Lily is a member of the 5th Airborne Squad, who were sent to Earth before the 7th Airborne Squad. You’ll meet them slightly later in the story...
Adam - Adam is a scavenger who roams Earth, scrounging for supplies wherever he can…
Does Stellar Blade have character customisation?
From what we can see on the demo and in interviews, there are up to 30 unlockable costumes for Eve and the other characters. We aren’t sure how to unlock all the outfits just yet, but we’d recommend completing quests and exploring the world to flesh out your wardrobe.
What are the different game mode options in Stellar Blade?
The game modes are split up into different missions, all of which build up into the main story. However, if you’re looking for a bit of a challenge, try bumping up the difficulty!
Will Stellar Blade have a multiplayer mode?
No, there isn’t any multiplayer in Stellar Blade. However, the game is stuffed full of single player content to keep you entertained for hours and hours. So, that’s all you really need!
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