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 Escape for Players
Thanks to its summer update, Stellar Blade saw a remarkable 40% jump in its player base. This update delivered bug fixes, stylish new outfits, and a limited-time event, proving a compelling draw for players.
Data analysis from TrueTrophies, in partnership with GameInsights, leveraging a sample of over 3.1 million active PSN accounts, tracked player activity across PS5 and PS4 games. This data confirmed a significant 40.14% increase in Stellar Blade's player count following the update's release.
The lack of a PS Store sale last week strongly suggests the player count spike is directly related to the new content. Despite the absence of the anticipated photo mode and the temporary nature of some update features, the positive player response clearly rekindled enthusiasm for the game.
The summer update introduced a temporary summer vacation area in the Great Desert Oasis, featuring new music and sunbed interactions. Two themed outfits were 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 quickly earned praise for its fast-paced combat and impressive visuals. While some might consider the summer update modest, the overwhelmingly positive community reaction speaks volumes. Many players enthusiastically returned to enjoy their virtual summer escape.
