Stellar Blade Update Causes Critical BugsDevs Now Working On Hotfix

Stellar Blade’s Patch 1.009 update not only introduced the much-anticipated Photo Mode and NieR: Automata collaboration DLC, but also some critical bugs. Players have reported being softlocked from progressing a main quest in an earlier dungeon. Others have experienced game crashes using the selfie cam in Photo Mode, and new cosmetic items not rendering correctly on Eve.

Developers Shift Up are working on a hotfix to address these issues. They advise against forcing quest progression and recommend waiting for the hotfix, as brute-forcing may cause permanent softlocks even after the fix.

NieR: Automata DLC and Photo Mode

With stunning, high-quality graphics and a gorgeous cast, many players desired personalized snapshots of their favorite characters in Stellar Blade. Shift Up fulfilled this long-standing request, adding Photo Mode in the latest update. As previously announced, Photo Mode lets players pose protagonist Eve and her companions. The update also includes new photo challenge requests to utilize this feature.

To enhance Photo Mode, Eve receives four new outfits and a new accessory (obtained after completing a specific ending) altering Tachy Mode's appearance. A "No Ponytail" option has been added to ponytail length settings, providing further customization. Other enhancements include lip-sync support for 6 additional languages, improved projectile auto-aim and bullet magnet functions for the instant death skill, and various bug fixes for smoother gameplay.