Days after the official release, Stellar Blade has gotten into a controversy where gamers are mad at Shift for censoring Eve’s in-game outfit.
Initially, the developer Shift Up announced that Stellar Blade would be released “uncensored” in all regions, including Japan, which is known for its strict censorship guidelines.
However, a day one patch for Stellar Blade significantly altered several in-game outfits, including the “bunny outfit,” making them less revealing. This change was met with backlash from some players who felt misled by the initial uncensored claims and disappointed by the changes in Eve’s outfits.
Luckily, if you’ve purchased the physical copy of Stellar Blade, you can still play it with all the Uncensored outfits. Here’s how –
Steps Needed to Play Stellar Blade Uncensored
Step 1: Obtain a Physical Copy of Stellar Blade
The first step to playing Stellar Blade uncensored is to obtain a physical copy of the game. The physical version of Stellar Blade reportedly allows players to experience the game without any censorship that may be present in the updated digital versions.
Step 2: Avoid Pre-Order Bonus Codes
If you have a physical copy of Stellar Blade and wish to play the uncensored version, it’s crucial not to redeem any pre-order bonus codes or codes that the game comes with. By redeeming these codes, you may inadvertently trigger an update that could potentially censor the game.
Step 3: Disable Automatic Updates
To ensure that you play the uncensored version of Stellar Blade, you need to disable automatic updates on your PlayStation 5 console.
This can be done by opening the “Settings” menu, then to “System” > “System Software” > “Automatic Updates.” Here, turn off the “Download Automatically” option.
Step 4: Disconnect from the Internet.
To prevent your console from downloading and installing updates, disconnect from the Internet.
Navigate to the “Settings” menu again, then to “Network” > “Settings” > “Set up Internet Connection.” Choose your internet connection and select “Connect to the Internet” to turn it off.
Step 5: Play the Game Without Updating
Now that automatic updates are disabled and the internet is disconnected, you can insert the Stellar Blade disc and start playing the game.
The game will run from the disc without installing the latest updates, allowing you to complete the uncensored version of Stellar Blade.
By following these steps, you can enjoy Stellar Blade as it was before any censorship was introduced.
However, if you do not care about this censorship and mainly want to enjoy the gameplay, you can purchase the digital edition.
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