Stellar Blade Complete Edition Launches on Switch 2

Shift Up's action game arrives on Nintendo's new console with all DLC bundled in one package.

Updated on Nov. 5, 2026 in Gaming

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Shift Up's action game Stellar Blade released its Complete Edition on Nintendo Switch 2 on Thursday, marking the franchise's debut on the console with all DLC included. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

Shift Up has released Stellar Blade Complete Edition on Nintendo Switch 2, marking the franchise's debut on the console. The package includes all paid and free DLC released for the game to date.

Why it matters

The release brings the action title to Nintendo's new hardware with its full content library, giving Switch 2 owners a complete version of the game in one purchase. A free public demo is also available on the Nintendo eShop for players to try before buying.

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The players

Shift Up

Shift Up is the South Korean developer behind Stellar Blade and the mobile shooter NIKKE, known for its action-focused titles.

Nintendo

Nintendo is the Japanese video game company that produces the Switch 2 console and operates the Nintendo eShop storefront.

The details

Players control EVE, an elite warrior sent to reclaim Earth from mysterious forces, with customizable skills, equipment, and combat setups. Motion controls via Joy-Con 2 are supported for activities outside of combat, and the Complete Edition bundles the Emil's Shop DLC for NieR:Automata, the GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE DLC, and the Bayonetta collaboration update.

Timeline

  1. Stellar Blade Complete Edition was published for Switch 2 on 2026-11-05.

Platform Expansion

Stellar Blade's arrival on Nintendo Switch 2 extends the title beyond the PC and PlayStation platforms where it first launched. The Complete Edition's bundling of prior DLC follows the common industry practice of packaging add-on content with the base game for new-platform releases.

Switch 2 owners can purchase the Complete Edition to access every paid and free DLC in a single package. A free public demo is available on the Nintendo eShop for players who want to try the game before committing.

The takeaway

Players considering Stellar Blade can start with the free Nintendo eShop demo before deciding whether to buy the Complete Edition. The bundled DLC means the full content library is included in a single purchase on Switch 2.

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