Stellar Blade Update Introduces New Game Plus Mode and Photo Mode Features
LOS ANGELES, CA — July 3, 2025 — Developer Shift Up has released a major update for the action-adventure game Stellar Blade, introducing a New Game Plus mode alongside a comprehensive Photo Mode, according to an official announcement.
Who: Shift Up, the South Korean game developer, rolled out the patch for players on PlayStation 5.
What: The update adds a New Game Plus mode, allowing players to replay the campaign with accumulated gear and skills, along with a Photo Mode featuring customizable filters, poses, and character expressions.
Where: The update is available globally for Stellar Blade on PlayStation 5 via digital download.
When: The patch went live on July 3, 2025.
Why: Shift Up stated the update aims to extend replay value and enhance player engagement by offering new challenges, including harder enemy configurations and exclusive costumes in New Game Plus, while the photo mode empowers community content creation.
In New Game Plus, players will encounter tougher adversaries and unlock exclusive outfits, such as a cyberpunk-inspired Stellar Blade ensemble. Photo Mode includes over 20 frame styles, adjustable depth of field, and lighting controls, enabling detailed captures of protagonist Eve and her environments. The update has already trended on social media, with players sharing custom screenshots and noting the seamless integration of post-launch features.