Shift Up has released update 1.03 for Stellar Blade today. The update includes a new boss rush mode, new suits, and other changes mentioned in the patch notes.
The new Boss Challenge mode allows players to fight against all 19 bosses from the main game. To participate, players must have already defeated these bosses. For those who have completed the game’s ending, tackling these bosses on Hard difficulty is an option. Players can use their gear or select from preset options with varying buffs for combat experiences. After each battle, players receive detailed performance metrics. Completing the Boss Challenge on Normal difficulty or higher rewards players with a special Neurolink Suit for Eve.
The update also introduces new Nano Suits to enhance Eve’s appearance, including the White Kunoichi and Black Kunoichi suits, offering more customization options for players.
Quality-of-life improvements are also included in the patch, such as an enhanced lock-on feature that automatically re-locks onto the enemy when switching to ranged attack mode and back. Additionally, there’s now an option to always show the compass in the Heads-Up Display (HUD), making navigation easier.
Stellar Blade Update 1.03 Patch Notes
New Features and Content:
- Boss Challenge Mode:
- A new ‘Boss Challenge’ mode has been added, allowing players to replay against defeated bosses in multiple settings.
- Neurolink Suit Costume:
- Players can unlock a new costume called the ‘Neurolink Suit’ by defeating all bosses in the new ‘Boss Challenge’ mode.
- Kunoichi Series Outfits:
- Two new outfits from the “Kunoichi” series can be obtained at Adam’s safehouse.
Bug Fixes:
- Gameplay and Event Fixes:
- Fixed various bugs including unplayable sections where players could get stuck, events that failed to trigger under certain conditions, and trophies that were not being awarded despite meeting the requirements.
Improvements and Adjustments:
- Auto-Lock-On Option:
- An auto-lock-on option has been added when exiting ranged mode.
- HUD Enhancements:
- An option to always show the compass in the HUD has been added.
- Puzzle Time Adjustments:
- The time limit for puzzles has been slightly increased.
- Control and Balance Improvements:
- Numerous improvements have been made to the game’s controls and balance.
Stellar Blade is out now for PS5.
