Stellar Blade Update Causes Critical BugsDevs Now Working On Hotfix
Stellar Blade’s Patch 1.009 update not only introduced the much-anticipated Photo Mode and NieR: Automata collaboration DLC, but also some critical bugs. Players have reported being softlocked from progressing a main quest in an earlier dungeon. Others reported game crashes using the selfie cam in Photo Mode, and new cosmetic items not rendering correctly on Eve.
Developers Shift Up are working on a hotfix to resolve these issues. They advise against forcing quest progression and suggest waiting for the hotfix, as brute-forcing may cause permanent softlocks even after the fix.
NieR: Automata DLC and Photo Mode
With exceptional graphics and a captivating cast, many players desired personalized snapshots of their favorite Stellar Blade characters. Shift Up fulfilled this long-standing request, adding Photo Mode in the latest update. As announced, Photo Mode lets players pose protagonist Eve and her companions. Furthermore, new photo challenge requests leverage this feature.
To enhance Photo Mode, Eve receives four new outfits and a new accessory (obtained after completing a specific ending) altering Tachy Mode's appearance. A "No Ponytail" option joins ponytail length settings, further customizing Eve's look. Other improvements include lip-sync support for 6 additional languages, enhanced projectile auto-aim and bullet magnet functions for the instant death skill, and various bug fixes for improved gameplay.
