Shift Up released the latest update for Stellar Blade, version 1.009.002, yesterday. The patch notes highlight a crucial bug fix that had been causing major issues in the game. This bug was a result of the recent Nier: Automata DLC and photo mode update, prompting Shift Up to urge players to hold off on playing until the bug was addressed.
Stellar Blade update 1.009.002 (November 25, 2024) patch notes
Key highlights from the patch notes include:
- Resolved a crashing issue that occurred sporadically when using Photo Mode.
- Fixed a problem where the film grain effect was being applied automatically when using Photo Mode in Xion.
- Addressed an intermittent Main Quest Progress block when completing Photo challenge requests.
- Fixed an issue where Nier: Automata collaboration appearance items would vanish when changing difficulty after saving at camp while wearing them.
- Resolved an issue where the selfie camera item became unusable after riding the elevator near Altes Levoire in the Wasteland.
The Nier DLC and photo mode update for Stellar Blade have garnered positive feedback, with players expressing interest in more crossover events in the future. Additionally, the update includes a fun Easter egg where Eve kicks the camera if players attempt to look up her skirt.
For those interested in picking up Stellar Blade, the game is currently on sale in the PlayStation Store for the first time since its release.