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 key features.
Stellar Blade's Summer Update: A Player Count Surge
A Summer Vacation Hit
Thanks to its summer update, Stellar Blade experienced a remarkable 40.14% increase in players. This success can be attributed to the new content added, as the game wasn't on sale during the week of the update's release. The update included bug fixes, new outfits, and a limited-time event, proving enough to recapture player interest despite the absence of the highly anticipated photo mode.
Data from TrueTrophies, in partnership with GameInsights, analyzed over 3.1 million active PSN accounts to track player engagement across PS5 and PS4 titles. Their findings clearly demonstrate the positive impact of the update.
The update introduced a temporary summer-themed area in the Great Desert Oasis, featuring new music and interactive sunbeds. Two new outfits, perfectly complementing the summer theme, are available for purchase from Clyde's shop. Several bugs were also squashed, including a fix for the hair color issue in the Boss Challenge Preset.
Launched exclusively on PS5 on April 26, 2024, Stellar Blade quickly gained recognition for its dynamic combat and impressive visuals. While some players may have found the summer update relatively modest, the overall community response has been overwhelmingly positive, with many players returning for a virtual summer escape.
