Shift Up’s latest action-adventure game, Stellar Blade, has been one of the most talked about games of this year. After creating quite a hype around it, the game came to the PS5 on April 26. Stellar Blade is off to a good start and has received “generally favorable” reviews from critics (Metacritic).
Ever since players got to see the demo, Stellar Blade has been in the middle of several controversies. From backlash due to Eve’s character design to a recent graffiti controversy, the game stole the limelight even before its launch. However, apart from all of these, one thing that caught the eyes of many was the game’s combat mechanics.
Kim Hyung Tae confirms that Stellar Blade will collaborate with Nikke
Those waiting eagerly for the game got a glimpse of it after a free demo was released on March 29. One thing that caught the eyes of many, was the game’s fast-paced and flashy combat. Eve was seen using a combination of light and heavy attacks, along with dodging, among others to deal with the enemies.
Even though this is Shift Up’s first AAA game, the amazing combat mechanics aren’t surprising. The Korean studio is known for Goddess of Victory: Nikke which came out in 2022. Nikke was well-liked for having an engaging combat system.
Even though Stellar Blade has just launched, we are already getting updates of major additions coming to it from the developers. In an exclusive interview with YouTube channel @GamerBraves, Kim Hyung Tae revealed an exciting collaboration coming to the game.
When asked about the possibility of Nikke collaborating with Stellar Blade, Kim Hyung Tae said,
“Absolutely! At the right timing we will be presenting a very high quality crossover collaboration between the two. So it’s something that you can definitely look forward to”
Kim Hyung Tae has also stated to Korean sites that players will be able to get access to this collaboration without paying anything extra. At the moment, it is not known what to anticipate from this collaboration, but there are many who want to see Nikke skins coming to Stellar Blade.
Additionally, this collaboration can bring some exciting changes to Stellar Blade’s combat mechanics. As Nikke is known for having an engaging combat system, fans can expect to see some of it in Stellar Blade very soon.
Stellar Blade gets a New Game Plus mode
In another piece of good news for fans, Stellar Blade got its New Game Plus mode on the day of the launch. This was surprising as this mode usually comes as a part of a post-release update. A few exciting additions have been made to the game with this.
The New Games Plus mode came with 34 new outfits. Players now have five accessories for Eve and two new cosmetics each for Lily, Adam, and the Drone.
Additionally, Eve now has added level expansions for her gears with this mode. The game also introduced greater difficulties for players who are up for the challenge and want to make their experience more fun and exciting.
