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- Stellar Blade has announced a new collab with Nier Automata.
- Post-release collabs in purely single-player games are a rare occurrence, they’re mostly found in multiplayer titles.
- Stellar Blade collaborating with Nier Automata not only creates a possibility for future collabs but might influence other single-player IPs, too.
What would you say to the possibility of two of your favorite characters coming together and interacting in a What-If scenario in a game? Heck yeah, am I right? Admit it, regardless of how you feel about your favorite characters in Fortnite, you’ve laughed at Goku sniping Naruto with a gun.
Plus, both franchises get to benefit from each other’s popularity. These collaborations are pretty frequent in the industry, too. You’d think only Fortnite or Smash Bros. and Street Fighter/Tekken get collabs, but there’s a lot more out there. Even highly surprising ones, like the recent Stellar Blade collab.
Why it matters: Stellar Blade had numerous similarities with Nier Automata and is now collaborating with it. A cross-franchise collab in a single-player title has me intrigued.
Stellar Blade Is Getting A Nier Automata Collab
Back when Stellar Blade was first announced, the thought that immediately flashed into my mind was “Wait, I know this.” It gave me massive Nier Automata vibes. The hack-and-slash combat, post-apocalyptic setting, gloomy and mature themes, and okay, I’ll admit it, the “fascinating” characters.
Yoko Taro: „Stellar Blade is a really amazing game. I’d say that it’s much better than NieR:Automata..“
byu/Hyeonwoon instellarblade
The art style and animation differences gave it away, but if someone mistook it for Nier for a moment, I wouldn’t blame them. Seeing a fresh developer trying something intriguing like this genuinely pleased me. Nier Automata is one hell of a game, and aiming to inspire from it is alright in my books.
Now imagine my surprise when I heard two oddly similar post-apocalyptic sci-fi franchises are about to collaborate in Stellar Blade, with new Nier Automata-style costumes for Eve, and possibly a lot more. The premise has me as excited as I’m shocked.
Collabs in Single Player Games Are Quite Rare
Tell me this, when you hear the word collab, what sorts of games come to your mind? Stuff like Fortnite, PUBG, Smash Bros., Mario Kart, Street Fighter, other fighting games, some gacha games, MMORPGs, etc. Now what do all these have in common? These are all online, multiplayer games with long-running structure.
In fact, crossovers and collaborations majorly happen in such games only. Guest characters are introduced, cosmetic items are added, and some short crossover stories arrive in long-running games to maintain content variety. In purely single-player titles, such types of crossovers are a very rare occurrence.
Mostly in a single-player game, it’s either as an easter egg or a reference, or elements from past works of the same company built in like Street Fighter appearing in Asura’s Wrath, Atlus adding Joker from Persona 5 in Catherine, and Nintendo adding Mario or Kirby in its single-player titles.
A special case of a game that’s entirely about crossovers like Astro Bot or Kingdom Hearts also exists. However, seeing a collab with a completely distinct franchise of a different company long after release is something you expect in a multiplayer game, not a title like Stellar Blade.
LOK easter egg in astro bot
byu/Heavy_Fix5920 inLegacyOfKain
Does This Mean More Crossovers Can Happen?
Stellar Blade is one of 2024’s most impactful releases, and seeing it improve certainly brings a smile to my face. Imagine if this collab introduces a story chapter where you see Eve and 2B coming face to face and working together towards a goal. Just the premise is enough to give me goosebumps.
looks like we're gonna see some nier skins in stellar blade
byu/Front-Initiative3321 innier
More importantly, this means Stellar Blade might just be open to more collaborations. Imagine a collab with something like Bayonetta, another PlatinumGames title, provided Sega (and possibly Nintendo) agrees.
But since Square Enix has already given its seal of approval, a Final Fantasy collab has a much better chance of happening. Stellar Blade’s dystopian worlds housing iconic characters from FF is something that fascinates me to death.
But wait a moment, why limit this conversation to just Stellar Blade? Since the beloved action-adventure title has taken the first step, this means crossovers can certainly work great in single-player titles. Ys and Tales series, Final Fantasy and Trails, Sekiro and Ninja Gaiden, this will all be a dream come true, if it does happen.
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Shameer Sarfaraz has previously worked for eXputer as a Senior News Writer for several years. Now with Tech4Gamers, he loves to devoutly keep up with the latest gaming and entertainment industries. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and years of experience reporting on games. Besides his passion for breaking news stories, Shahmeer loves spending his leisure time farming away in Stardew Valley. VGC, IGN, GameSpot, Game Rant, TheGamer, GamingBolt, The Verge, NME, Metro, Dot Esports, GameByte, Kotaku Australia, PC Gamer, and more have cited his articles.
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