Stellar Blade Switch 2: Launch, Price and DLC

One of the PS5's biggest action hits is now on a handheld. The Stellar Blade Switch 2 port, Stellar Blade Complete Edition, has launched on Nintendo Switch 2, bundling the full game, every DLC so far and a brand-new Bayonetta collaboration.

The launch date caused some confusion, so here's the official answer. SHIFT UP set one simultaneous worldwide launch: 6 November 2026 at 00:00 KST/JST, which was 5 November at 07:00 PST and 15:00 GMT. So the Switch 2 version arrived on 5 November in the Americas and Europe, and on 6 November in Korea and Japan.

Here's what the Complete Edition includes, how much it costs, how it runs on Switch 2, and where fans are talking about it on Discord.

At a glance - Released: 5 November 2026 (Americas and Europe), 6 November (Korea and Japan) - Price: $59.99 / £54.99 / €59.99 - Includes: the full game plus the NieR:Automata and NIKKE DLC - Performance target: 60fps, docked and handheld - Physical: full game on the cartridge, no game-key card - Developer and publisher: SHIFT UP

⚔️ What Is Stellar Blade?

Stellar Blade is a single-player action-adventure from Korean studio SHIFT UP. You play as EVE, an elite warrior sent to reclaim a ruined Earth from monsters called the Naytiba, with parry-heavy combat and big boss fights.

Stellar Blade Switch 2 Complete Edition screenshot of a spiked Naytiba monster with blade arms in a rainy, ruined city square at night

A Naytiba boss in Stellar Blade. Image: SHIFT UP via Steam.

It first launched on PS5 on 26 April 2024 and reached PC on 11 June 2025, both published by Sony. On Metacritic, the PS5 version holds an 81 from 134 critics and the PC version an 84. The Switch 2 version is self-published by SHIFT UP.

📦 What the Complete Edition Includes

According to SHIFT UP's announcement, the Complete Edition contains:

The full game, plus all previously released content
The NieR:Automata and GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE collaboration DLC
Stargazer outfits for EVE, Adam and Lily
Extra glasses, earrings and the Planet Diving Suit (Captain) for EVE
Stargazer and Fluffy Bear packs for the Drone
2,000 SP EXP and 5,000 Gold

Pre-orders also unlocked the Planet Diving Suit (White Edition), Classic Round Glasses and Ear Armor Earrings early.

Stellar Blade screenshot of the desert city of Xion, with a giant metal sphere on a column of cables in the middle of a circular plaza

The city of Xion. Image: SHIFT UP via Steam.

👗 The Bayonetta Collaboration

The collaboration is confirmed. SHIFT UP is adding four Bayonetta-inspired "Couture Bullet" outfits for EVE, free on Switch 2, PS5 and PC from launch. Gematsu lists Bayonetta, Nun and Jeanne, with the fourth outfit still under wraps.

Stellar Blade Switch 2 trailer frame showing EVE in the Couture Bullet Nun outfit, a white habit with round glasses, from the Bayonetta collaboration

The Couture Bullet Nun outfit in the Switch 2 pre-order trailer. Image: SHIFT UP via YouTube.

🖥️ How Stellar Blade Runs on Switch 2

SHIFT UP's CTO, DongKi Lee, explained the approach in an interview with Nintendo Everything, as reported by KitGuru:

	Handheld	Docked
Target frame rate	60fps	60fps
Base frame rate	30fps, doubled with FSR 3.1 frame interpolation	Same
Output resolution (DLSS)	720p	1080p

After players tried the demo, SHIFT UP added a frame generation toggle for launch, so you can switch interpolation off if you prefer lower latency. The game also supports Joy-Con 2 motion controls for activities outside combat.

Nintendo Life's hands-on found the 60fps target "the right choice," with smooth gameplay and no trouble with parry timing. It also noted a clear resolution drop, flatter lighting and lower texture detail than on PS5.

💰 Price and Editions

Edition	Price	Notes
Complete Edition (digital)	$59.99 / £54.99 / €59.99	Nintendo eShop
Complete Edition (physical)	$59.99 / £54.99 / €59.99	Full game on a 32GB cartridge
Limited Edition SteelBook	Varies by retailer	New key art, strictly limited quantities via retailers and Panax

The physical version is distributed by PM Studios. In Japan it costs 7,980 yen, and in Korea 69,800 won. A free demo is also on the Nintendo eShop.

⭐ Stellar Blade Switch 2 Reviews

As of 4 November, no reviews of the Switch 2 version had appeared on Metacritic or OpenCritic. The original PS5 release scored 81 on Metacritic, and early previews point to a solid port with visual cutbacks. We'll update this section once reviews land.

💬 The Stellar Blade Discord Server

SHIFT UP links to an official Stellar Blade Discord server from the game's website. It has about 18,600 members, with around 5,600 online when we checked on 4 November.

The official Stellar Blade server splash on Discord. Image: SHIFT UP.

The server's description calls it the official community for the Stellar Blade series, and names a sequel, Stellar Blade: Blood Rain. It's the place for patch notes, boss tips and outfit screenshots.

Searching Discord for "Stellar Blade" also brings up lots of unrelated "Stellar" servers, including ones selling cheap game currency. Join through the official link, and read our guide to spotting fake giveaways in creator servers before entering any SteelBook draws. For more action game communities, a Discord server finder helps, and our streaming guide covers sharing your runs.

Frequently Asked Questions

When does Stellar Blade come out on Switch 2?

It launched at 07:00 PST / 15:00 GMT on 5 November 2026, which was 00:00 on 6 November in Korea and Japan.

How much is Stellar Blade on Switch 2?

$59.99, £54.99 or €59.99, digital or physical.

Does the Stellar Blade Switch 2 version include the DLC?

Yes. The Complete Edition includes the NieR:Automata and NIKKE DLC, plus extra outfits, items, SP EXP and Gold.

Does Stellar Blade run at 60fps on Switch 2?

It targets 60fps in both modes, using frame interpolation from a 30fps base. A frame generation toggle lets you turn that off.

Is the Bayonetta DLC free?

Yes. The four Bayonetta-inspired outfits are free on Switch 2, PS5 and PC.

Is the physical version a game-key card?

No. The full game is on the cartridge, so no extra download is needed.

🎮 The Bottom Line

Stellar Blade Complete Edition is the full package: every DLC, free Bayonetta outfits and a sensible 60fps target, for the same price as the base game on other platforms. The trade-off is lower resolution and simpler lighting than on PS5.

If portability matters most, the Stellar Blade Switch 2 version looks like a strong way to play. Try the free demo first if you're sensitive to frame generation.

Are you picking up Stellar Blade on Switch 2, or sticking with PS5 or PC?

Stellar Blade Switch 2: Complete Edition Price, Content and 60fps