By Sagar V. Mankar The highly anticipated sci-fi action RPG Stellar Blade is set to launch on April 26th, 2024 exclusively for the PlayStation 5.
Developed by Shift Up, Stellar Blade follows protagonist Eve in a ravaged future version of Earth overrun by rogue machines called Naytiba.
With its gorgeous graphics and fast-paced hack-and-slash gameplay, Stellar Blade has drawn comparisons to games like Nier Automata.
Like Nier, Stellar Blade will feature deep character customization through costumes and accessories.
But just how many outfit options are there?
In a recent interview with gaming news site Push Square, game director Hyung-Tae Kim revealed details about the costumes players can collect.
Around 30 Costumes Unlockable In-Game
According to Kim, there are around 30 different costumes that players can unlock in Stellar Blade to customize Eve’s appearance.
Ranging from sci-fi armor to casual streetwear, these costumes can be earned through gameplay like completing quests, exploring the world, and progressing the story.
Kim emphasized that all costumes are unlockable in-game without needing to spend extra money through microtransactions.
Some examples seen in trailers include a sleek golden top with jeans, a flowing red dress, and a playful bunny-themed hoodie.
Along with costumes, various hairstyles and accessories like glasses and earrings can also be unlocked.
With 30 outfits to mix and match, players will have plenty of options to make Eve look stylish while slashing through enemies.
Pre-Order Bonuses Include Exclusive Cosmetics
While all costumes can be unlocked through regular play, pre-ordering Stellar Blade does net some exclusive cosmetic bonuses.
The pre-order bonuses include:
- Planet Diving Suit
- Classic Round Glasses
- Ear Armor Earrings
- Stargazer Suit (Digital Deluxe Edition)
- Half-rim Glasses (Digital Deluxe Edition)
- Quadruple Rectangle Earrings (Digital Deluxe Edition)
- Stargazer Wear for other characters (Digital Deluxe Edition)
The Stellar Blade pre-order bonuses provide a way to customize Eve’s look from the start with unique items.
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Developers Focused on an “Attractive” Design
When discussing Eve’s design, Kim revealed that the developers specifically wanted to create the “most attractive looking” protagonist.
To achieve this, they used the real-life South Korean model Shin Jae-eun as a reference.
The focus on visual appeal matches Shift Up’s previous works like Nikke, which also emphasized attractive character designs.
Between the slick action and Eve’s styling options, Stellar Blade is shaping up to fulfill that vision.