Stellar Blade's latest update introduces several new features and improvements to the PS5 exclusive title, including a noticeable enhancement to the game's physics engine, particularly affecting the character Eve. Developer Shift Up describes this as “visual improvements of conflicts between EVE's body.”
Enhanced Visuals and Gameplay Improvements
The update includes the permanent addition of the previously limited-time Stellar Blade Summer Event, offering players an optional toggle. Further enhancements include quality-of-life updates, new map markers, and a convenient "Ammo Package" item for rapid ammo replenishment.
However, the most discussed change centers around the updated physics and its impact on Eve's appearance. The alterations result in a more pronounced, dynamic visual effect, as confirmed by the development team and observed by players.
The updated physics also affects how equipment reacts to in-game wind, leading to a more realistic and visually appealing effect, described by some as "real-time CG."
While the enhanced physics engine impacts several aspects of the game's visuals, the change to Eve's character model is undeniably the most prominent.
It's worth noting that a truly realistic physics simulation would likely extend to other elements of the character model, such as her hair.
