Shift Up has unexpectedly rolled out a new update for Stellar Blade, bringing crucial fixes to both PS5 and PC versions of the acclaimed action-adventure game. This unannounced patch arrives outside the developer's typical Tuesday/Thursday update schedule, catching many players mid-campaign as they battle through the game's post-apocalyptic world.

Originally launched as a PlayStation 5 exclusive in April 2024, Stellar Blade expanded to PC in June 2025 with impressive results - surpassing 1 million copies sold within its first week. The PC version introduced significant enhancements including complete mod support, additional Nano Suits, expanded language options with facial animations, and an exclusive challenging boss encounter. Shift Up continued supporting players through July with complimentary in-game rewards, featuring remastered musical tracks and immediate access to Hard Mode from the start of the game.

The August 3 update (Version 1.013 for PS5, 1.3.0 for PC) focuses primarily on quality-of-life improvements rather than new content. Notable corrections include resolving shop affinity level rewards not appearing properly, fixing Eve's hair visibility during critical cutscenes with certain outfits, and addressing various dialogue display issues. These improvements follow June's substantial PC-focused update that addressed platform-specific technical concerns.

With over 3 million copies sold across platforms, speculation about a potential Nintendo Switch 2 port continues to grow. Reports indicate Shift Up has obtained development kits for Nintendo's upcoming console, potentially optimizing Stellar Blade for the new hardware. While no official confirmation exists, the developer's multiplatform strategy suggests this possibility remains open.

Looking beyond the current title, Shift Up has confirmed development of a Stellar Blade sequel targeting a 2026 release window. The studio is simultaneously working on Project Spirits (previously Project Witches), an Eastern Fantasy-themed cross-platform title scheduled for 2027. This ambitious roadmap demonstrates Shift Up's commitment to expanding its portfolio while maintaining support for existing titles.

Complete Patch Notes: Version 1.013/1.3.0 (August 3, 2025)

• Photo Mode enhancement: Logo control indicators now visible when selecting logos
• Fixed Polarized Sunglasses purchase softlock at Clyde's shop
• Resolved hair visibility issues during Elder Naytiba finale with Fluffy Bear/Pink Bear outfits
• Corrected missing Korean dialogue during 'Lost Items from Heaven' conversation
• Addressed arm animation irregularities in Photo Mode with Pearl outfits
• FSR upscaler now requires game restart for frame generation activation
• Fusion Weapon visibility restored in Airborne Squad encounter
• Training Room numpad skill activation freeze resolved
• Mouse/keyboard fishing progress bar clarity improved
• Stinger ability target lock reliability enhanced
• Hair Salon zoom functionality restored
• Adam dialogue consistency fixes in Eidos 9 Atelier
• Dororong introduction scene spawn reliability improved
• Shop affinity reward display timing corrected
• Save timestamp accuracy enhancements
• Save failure notification visibility improved
• Miscellaneous stability fixes