The highly anticipated PS5 exclusive Stellar Blade is already causing quite a stir before its release. After Sony apparently accidentally published a demo version and quickly removed it, the scandalous “Skin Suit” became the topic of the day – now it turns out: This thing is not just a fashion statement, but it actually affects gameplay.
What kind of outfit is this? On March 9, 2024, a demo for Stella Blade went live in the PS5 store for a short time. Although Sony deleted the apparently accidental release after about an hour and blocked existing accesses, it was enough for some users to get a first impression.
However, some players apparently did not get further than the outfit selection and the realization that they could climb up and down ladders (via X). The “Skin Suit”, a kind of flesh-colored catsuit, makes protagonist Eve appear almost naked and was the talk of the hour.
Now it turns out: Those who dress their character in the scandalous outfit risk not only looking like a weirdo but also making their virtual lives significantly more difficult.
Just Don’t Get Hit
What impact does the outfit have on the game? Those who could tear their eyes away from Eve and her model figure long enough in the demo to read the in-game description of the “Skin Suit” found an important hint. Translated, it says:
Skin Suits are outfits specifically from Mother Sphere. They cover the body of the Airborne Squad member and expand automatically or stretch depending on the situation. In other words, it is like a living skin. (The shield is deactivated when wearing this Skin Suit.)
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So when Eve is out and about in her, well, Eve costume, she is significantly more vulnerable to damage. For inattentive players, this can quickly mean death. X user ScourgeHH even speaks of a kind of “hard mode” for Stellar Blade when equipping the suit. In other words: Those who want to admire Eve almost naked should be good at dodging.
The discovery is interesting in that it was previously assumed that the 30 promised outfits in Stellar Blade would be purely cosmetic. Now it turns out that at least the “Skin Suit” affects gameplay. It is unclear whether other outfits will have similar impacts on gameplay as well.
Curious players will have to wait until April 26, as Stellar Blade will be released on PlayStation 5 then.
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