Stellar Blade Update 1.2.0 Adds Hard Mode, New Music, and Steam Enhancements

Shift Up has released a significant update for Stellar Blade on both PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam, bringing new features, bug fixes, and in-game enhancements that aim to elevate the experience for both returning and new players.

Players can anticipate various new listenable songs, immediate Hard Mode access, items in the Steam Points shop, and numerous in-game fixes.

New Music Tracks and Hard Mode Now Available

Hard Mode is now unlocked from the start of the game and is also available in Boss Challenge Mode, allowing players to test their skills right away.

One of the biggest highlights of the update is the addition of seven newly arranged background music tracks, available through a gift titled “A Thank You Gift From Enya” at The Last Gulp in Xion. These include variations of beloved themes like:

• Don’t Forget Me (Trio & Refresh versions)

• Flooded Commercial Sector (Trio)

• Clock Tower (Trio)

• White Night (Trio)

• Wasteland – Reboot (Trio)

• Oasis (Trio)

Bug Fixes and Gameplay Improvements

This update also resolves multiple in-game issues, including:

• Unobtainable bait during “Where Is the Fantastic Bait?” quest

• Misaligned camera during the Demogorgon boss fight

• Missing artbook on the title screen after a first playthrough

• Outfit glitches when entering the Boss Challenge with specific costumes

• QTE bugs during the Scarlet battle

• Occasional crashes when entering Photo Mode

Numerous other bugs have also been addressed to improve overall gameplay stability.

PC Update 1.2.0 and Steam Points Shop Additions

Stellar Blade update version 1.2.0 gives PC players added content and technical upgrades:

• Steam Points Shop now features badges, animated and still backgrounds, stickers, and trading cards

• A save file recovery feature allows corrupted saves to be restored

• Improved VRAM usage display in the graphics settings

• Fixed AZERTY keyboard bug in Photo Mode

• Resolved an issue where Eve’s gun disappears after Burst Skill use in the NIKKE mini-game

• PlayStation-linked users can now purchase the Design Pattern: Planet Diving Suit (2nd) V2 from Roxanne’s shop in New Game+

Stellar Blade Complete Edition is available now for PlayStation 5, Steam, and the Epic Games Store. Don’t forget to download the latest patch to access all the new features and improvements.

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