Stellar Blade's Festive Holiday Update: A Cozy Christmas in Xion
Stellar Blade is getting into the holiday spirit with a festive update launching December 17th! This update brings Christmas cheer to Xion with new outfits, decorations, and a mini-game. Let's dive into the details.
New Holiday Outfits and Customization
Get ready to deck the halls (of Xion!) with brand new holiday-themed costumes for Eve, Adam, and even the drone! Eve gets a stylish Santa dress, Adam a humorous "I'm No Santa" outfit, and the drone sports a festive Rudolph look. Complete Eve's transformation with a Santa Girl hairstyle and accessories like Snow Crystal Glasses, Wreath Earrings, and Sleigh Ear Cuffs.
A Festive Xion and a New Mini-Game
Xion itself receives a festive makeover, adorned with warm lights and holiday decorations in red, green, and white. Eve's camp and The Last Gulp will also share in the holiday cheer, complete with new seasonal background music ("Dawn (Winter)" and "Take me away"). A new mini-game adds to the fun, though details on gameplay and rewards are still under wraps. It appears to involve shooting a holiday-themed drone.
Control Your Festive Fun: Seasonal Content Toggle
The update introduces a welcome feature: the ability to enable or disable seasonal content, including the Nier:Automata DLC. This option is found in the game's settings under Gameplay -> Seasonal Event Content. You can choose from:
- Auto: Automatically enables or disables seasonal content based on the season.
- Disable: Deactivates seasonal content regardless of the season.
- Enable: Activates seasonal content regardless of the season.
Note: Changing this setting requires a restart from your most recent save.
Mixed Reactions from Fans
The announcement was largely well-received, with many fans embracing the "Christmas Eve" nickname for the protagonist. However, some questioned the frequency of event updates in a single-player game with a relatively short playtime (around 30 hours). The need to restart the game to fully enjoy the seasonal content also drew criticism.
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