Blade Blazes with Summer Heat in Thrilling Update

Stellar Blade's July 25th summer update ignited a surge in PS5 players, boosting the game's active user base by over 40%. Discover the details behind this player count increase and the update's features.

Stellar Blade's Summer Update: A Player Count Surge

A Summer Escape for Players

Thanks to its summer update, Stellar Blade experienced a remarkable 40.14% jump in player count. This update delivered bug fixes, stylish new outfits, and a limited-time event, all contributing to the renewed interest.

Data analysis by TrueTrophies, leveraging GameInsights' data encompassing over 3.1 million active PSN accounts, revealed this significant increase. The absence of a PS Store sale during this period strongly suggests the new content was the primary driver of the player influx. While the highly anticipated photo mode remains absent and the event is time-limited, the positive player response demonstrates the update's effectiveness in re-engaging the fanbase.

The summer update introduced a temporary summer vacation zone at the Great Desert Oasis, complete with new music and interactive sunbeds. Two thematic outfits were also added to Clyde's shop. The update also addressed several issues, including a fix for the hair color in the Boss Challenge Preset, alongside other bug fixes.

Launched exclusively on PS5 on April 26, 2024, Stellar Blade garnered praise for its dynamic combat and impressive visuals. Although some may consider the summer update relatively minor, the community's enthusiastic reaction is undeniable, with many players returning for a virtual summer escape.