Stellar Blade Complete Edition launches on Nintendo Switch 2 on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at $59.99 on Nintendo’s US eShop. Shift Up has set a simultaneous worldwide unlock of 7:00 AM PST / 3:00 PM GMT on Nov 5 (midnight Nov 6 in Japan and Korea), and the first reviews of the port went live on Nov 2.
It is the full 2024 action game plus every DLC so far, with the whole game on the cartridge for physical buyers.
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Stellar Blade Switch 2 release date, time and price
| Detail | Stellar Blade Complete Edition (Switch 2) |
|---|---|
| Release date | Thursday, Nov 5, 2026 |
| Unlock time (Shift Up) | 7:00 AM PST / 10:00 AM ET / 3:00 PM GMT on Nov 5; 12:00 AM JST/KST on Nov 6 |
| US eShop price | $59.99 (pre-order open) |
| Other MSRPs (Shift Up) | £54.99 / €59.99 / ¥7,980 / ₩69,800 |
| Download size | About 25.4 GB (Nintendo’s pre-launch estimate) |
| Physical | Full game on a 32GB game card, no game-key card |
| Rating | ESRB M (Blood and Gore, Language, Suggestive Themes, Violence) |
| Modes | TV, tabletop and handheld; single player; HDR on compatible TVs |
In the US that means a Thursday-morning unlock, not a midnight one. It shares launch day with Zelda: Ocarina of Time, which unlocks earlier (see our Ocarina of Time Switch 2 release time guide). The US listing also links a free demo, which Shift Up thanked players for trying in September.
EVE fights a Naytiba in one of the game's ruined facilities, from the Switch 2 eShop listing. Image: SHIFT UP / Nintendo
What’s included in Stellar Blade Complete Edition
According to Shift Up’s announcement blog and its press release, the Complete Edition contains:
- The full base game.
- The Stellar Blade x NieR:Automata and Stellar Blade x Goddess of Victory: NIKKE DLC.
- Complete Edition bonuses: the Stargazer Suit for EVE, Stargazer Wear for Adam, Stargazer Coat for Lily, Planet Diving Suit (Captain), Half-Rim Glasses and Quadruple Rectangle Earrings for EVE, the Stargazer and Fluffy Bear drone packs, 2,000 SP EXP and 5,000 Gold.
Everything in the Complete Edition, plus the pre-order bonus set and the 32GB physical game card. Image: SHIFT UP
Nintendo’s listing notes that some included content only unlocks after you progress through the main story.
Pre-order bonus: Classic Round Glasses, Ear Armor Earrings and the Planet Diving Suit (White Edition) for EVE. Nintendo’s store says these apply to purchases made by 11:59 PM JST on Nov 5, which is 9:59 AM ET.
Bayonetta outfits: four Bayonetta-inspired outfits for EVE arrive free at launch on Switch 2, PS5 and PC, so they are not exclusive to this edition.
Physical edition and SteelBook
Shift Up says the physical version is “100% on cartridge”: no game-key card and no extra download needed to play. A Limited Edition SteelBook with new key art is sold separately in limited quantities through participating retailers and Panax.
The Limited Edition SteelBook, sold separately through participating retailers and Panax. The art uses the Nov 6 Asia date. Image: SHIFT UP
Stellar Blade Switch 2 reviews: what critics say
Reviews went up on Nov 2 and 3; Nintendo Life’s round-up collects them. Most critics like the port; the main debate is frame generation.
| Outlet | Score | Verdict in brief |
|---|---|---|
| Nintendo Life | 7/10 | An easy recommendation for its combat, exploration and difficulty, though the story is a bit bland and the visuals aren’t always up to the task. |
| Nintendo Everything | 4/5 | One of this generation’s best action games. It calls the game “absolutely unplayable” with frame generation on, but says a few settings tweaks give a fantastic experience, especially handheld. |
| COGconnected | 80/100 | Competent, but not as responsive as the original. Still a worthwhile way to play on the go. |
| The Outerhaven | 4.5/5 | A properly optimized port and a good time to jump in if you have never played it. |
| GoNintendo | No score | A technical review that calls it a showcase of what skilled developers can get out of Switch 2. |
| Polygon (impressions) | No score | Some graphical blemishes, but they stop mattering in the middle of combat. |
Performance: frame generation on or off?
Nintendo Life reports that the game outputs at 720p handheld and 1080p docked. It hits 60fps only with frame generation; turning that off gives what the reviewer estimates is closer to 40fps, with noticeably more responsive controls. COGconnected credits Nvidia DLSS upscaling and AMD FSR 3.1 frame interpolation for a mostly steady 60fps target in both modes. The Outerhaven reports roughly 45-60fps in handheld, depending on settings.
Is Stellar Blade on Switch 2 worth it?
Worth your time if you want this game portable or skipped it on PS5 and PC. If you already own it and play mostly on a TV, the reviews suggest this version is a compromise, not an upgrade. Our 2024 Stellar Blade review covers the core game, and the free demo is the quickest way to test frame generation for yourself.
What’s next
The game and the free Bayonetta outfits unlock on Nov 5 at 3:00 PM GMT. For everything else releasing this week, see games coming out this week and our list of Switch 2 games coming out in November 2026.
Sources: Nintendo US eShop listing (checked Nov 3, 2026 17:20 UTC), Shift Up blog, Shift Up press release, Nintendo Life review round-up and the linked reviews. Scores for Nintendo Everything, COGconnected and The Outerhaven are as listed in Nintendo Life’s round-up.
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