Shift Up's Stellar Blade is back—this time on PC—and it’s not just the visuals getting an upgrade. Beyond the high frame rates and texture boosts lie secrets, Easter eggs, and lore nuggets that even returning players might’ve overlooked. Whether you’re playing on an ultra-wide monitor or a Steam Deck, these five hidden details offer a fresh look at Eve’s journey through the ruins of Earth.
1. The 2B Outfit Is More Than Just Fan Service
The NieR: Automata crossover costume doesn’t just look slick—it subtly transforms how Eve moves and interacts with the world.
🔹 Combat Animations Shift
Equip the 2B outfit and Eve's swordplay takes on a fluid, mechanical grace. Her slashes mimic 2B’s elegant, dance-like moves—something fans on Reddit have called “shockingly accurate.”
🔹 Visual Glitch Effects
Scanning enemies may occasionally trigger NieR-style UI glitches—corrupted HUD flashes and distorted overlays inspired by YorHa systems.
🔹 NPC Commentary
Characters in Xion will sometimes react to Eve’s new attire, hinting at her “strange machine origins,” with lines that reference Automata lore.
“It’s like playing a whole new character,” said Reddit user NierFan2024. “The 2B vibes are strong.”
2. The "Refused" Quest That Was Silently Cut
💡 Why it matters:
Data miners have uncovered internal files suggesting this was a scrapped assassination quest—removed during polishing for being “too dark” in tone.
🔎 The unused quest’s ID still includes “project_eve_assn”, referencing the game’s original 2019 title Project Eve. This ghost mission hints at a morally gray subplot that never made it to launch.
3. Japanese Voiceover Hides Extra Lore (Now on PC)
Switching to the Japanese audio track—especially on PC—offers a drastically different experience.
🎙️ Voiceovers Reveal Prototypes
In flashbacks, Eve refers to herself as “Type-E,” a designation that aligns with early Shift Up prototype builds.
🐉 Naytiba Roars Decode as Language
Their guttural growls? Not random. Fans using audio filters found that reversed, they resemble Japanese words like “Korosu” (“Kill”) and “Ningen” (“Human”).
🧠 Backwards-Masked Dialogue
Some androids in late-game areas speak with garbled voices. Reverse them and they contain lines foreshadowing the truth about humanity’s fate.
Tip: For your second playthrough, toggle Japanese audio with English subs. It’s like unlocking a hidden version of the game.
4. Soda Cans Unlock a Secret Mini-Game
Yep, those colorful cans aren’t just post-apocalyptic litter.
🥤 Collectibles With Purpose
Bring 10 cans to Scarlet, a Nikke crossover NPC hidden near the outskirts of Xion, to unlock an arcade-style bullet hell shooter.
🕹️ Easter Egg Brands
Look closely at the labels:
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“Soylent Green” – classic dystopia nod
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“Adam’s Brew” – lore-linked beverage
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“Eve’s Choice” – description changes based on your ending
🎯 Mini-game Rewards:
Score high enough, and you’ll earn exclusive badges, Eve emotes, and lore snippets from Nikke crossover logs.
5. The New Boss Fight Hints at a Sequel
PC players can challenge Commander Mann, leader of the Royal Guard, in a brutally difficult boss fight.
⚔️ NG+ Log Files:
Defeating him unlocks a cryptic log:
“Subject Eve remains the key. Initiate Phase 2.”
Replay on New Game+, and that log changes to show real-world GPS coordinates—the same ones featured in Project Eve’s first teaser.
🎙️ Alternate Ending Clue
Perfectly parrying every one of Mann’s final phase attacks unlocks a secret post-battle narration, exclusive to the PC version.
“This has to be sequel bait,” said Steam moderator TacticalStriker. “It even references zones that aren’t on the current map.”
Why These Secrets Matter
Stellar Blade PC isn’t just a visual upgrade—it’s a richer, deeper version of the game, rewarding observant players and lore hunters. Whether you’re revisiting Xion or diving in for the first time, these hidden touches enhance replayability and fuel sequel speculation.
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