Stellar Blade Complete Edition is on sale for Nintendo Switch 2 from November 5, priced at $59.99 in the US, according to the launch announcement on Steam News and the price list RPG Site published. The physical version carries the whole game on the cartridge, so no extra download is needed to play.
The release lands worldwide on the same day, physically and digitally. Because the date is November 5 in US Pacific time, it arrives at 00:00 on November 6 in Korea and Japan, which is why some outlets give one date and some the other. The announcement also lists a second soundtrack release, Arrange Tracks 2, as available now.
What is in the Complete Edition?
The Switch 2 version bundles everything released for the game so far, plus some extras.
- The NieR:Automata and NIKKE: GODDESS OF VICTORY downloadable content, with some items unlocking after you progress through the main story, according to Nintendo
- Stargazer outfit sets for EVE, Adam and Lily
- Half-Rim Glasses, Quadruple Rectangle Earring and Planet Diving Suit (Captain) for EVE
- Stargazer and Fluffy Bear Packs for the Drone
- 2,000 SP EXP and 5,000 Gold
- Four Bayonetta inspired outfits for EVE, free on Switch 2, PS5 and PC from launch
Three of the four Bayonetta outfits appear in the trailer. The fourth has not been shown yet. Pre-order buyers also got early unlocks, and a limited SteelBook with new key art was offered in very limited quantities.
How does it play on Switch 2?
Stellar Blade is a story driven sci-fi action game with boss fights and character progression through skills, gear and combat builds. Joy-Con 2 motion controls are supported for non combat activities, according to Gematsu’s report.
- Handheld, tabletop and TV modes
- Touch screen support and HDR on compatible TVs
- Nintendo Switch Online features, including Save Data Cloud
- A demo, listed on Nintendo’s page
- Download size of 25.3 GB on the Nintendo listing, for the digital version
- Age rating of PEGI 18 for violence
The game first launched on PS5 on April 26, 2024, and reached PC through Steam and the Epic Games Store on June 11, 2025. SHIFT UP developed it. The Switch 2 physical edition is distributed by PM Studios, according to the announcement.
How much does it cost?
The announcement lists a suggested retail price in several currencies, as reported by RPG Site.
- United States: $59.99
- United Kingdom: £54.99
- Eurozone: €59.99
- ¥7,980 and ₩69,800 are also listed, with only the currency symbol given
For comparison, the PC version on Steam is listed at $59.99 in US dollars. Retailers set their own pricing, and Nintendo’s UK page showed no price when we checked, so confirm the figure in your own country’s store before you pay. Do not read the prices above as applying to every market.
Who is it for?
Switch 2 owners who want a big action game. This is the full game on the cartridge, with the earlier collaboration content bundled in, so it suits anyone who wants a long single player adventure on the new console.
Players who skipped the PS5 or PC release. The Complete Edition is the simplest way to get everything in one purchase, with the NieR:Automata and NIKKE content included.
Fans of Bayonetta. The four free outfits are the new draw, and they are also free for people who already own the game on PS5 or PC.
Parents and cautious buyers. The PEGI 18 rating means mature violence. Check your local rating board before buying for a younger player.
What is still unknown?
The sources do not say how the Switch 2 version runs in terms of frame rate or resolution, and they do not show the fourth Bayonetta outfit. RPG Site’s listing gave no cartridge size, so we are not stating one.
The next step is to compare the price in your own country’s Nintendo store and retailers, and to try the demo on Nintendo’s page if you want to see how it performs on your console before paying.
