Stellar Blade accessibility settings explored

Modified Apr 30, 2024 14:32 GMT

The Stellar Blade accessibility settings can drastically change the game's visual aspects for players. While the title might look a lot like a Souls-like title, with some of its core gameplay elements being heavily influenced by FromSoftware's iconic Dark Souls Trilogy, it's far from being such an experience. Instead, Shift Up's latest title is an action-adventure/role-playing game that aims to appeal to a wide range of players with various skill ceilings.

Stellar Blade comes packed with plenty of accessibility options, making it one of the most accessible action games out there, right alongside the likes of Devil May Cry 5, Nier: Automata, and Elden Ring. Like any other PlayStation-exclusive title, Shift Up's latest title features options like QTE Auto Success, Colorblind Preset, and more.

Here's a look at all the Stellar Blade accessibility settings, and how they affect moment-to-moment gameplay and action.

All Stellar Blade accessibility settings explained

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While not on the same level as Naughty Dog or other first-party legacy studios like Santa Monica, Guerrilla, or Insomniac Games, the accessibility options in Shift Up's game are enough to make it easy to pick up and play for a wide range of players. The accessibility options here are quite similar to some of the third-party titles like Assassin's Creed, and Resident Evil.

Here's a rundown of all the accessibility options in Stellar Blade:

Accesibility option	What it does
Always Display Center Point	Auto-focuses at the center of the display upon moving the camera.
Motion Blur	Enables or disables camera motion blur.
Camera Shake	Enables or disables Camera Shake
Camera Auto Rotation	Enables or disables camera auto-rotation.
HUD Size	Allows resizing of HUD elements.
HUD Background	Allows HUD with a transparent or opaque background.
Colorblind Preset	Multiple colorblind presets.
Subtitle Size	Allows resizing of subtitles.
Subtitle Background	Allows adding transparent or opaque background to subtitles.
High-contrast	Enables high-contrast texts and visuals.
Vertical Aim Sensitivity	Allows increasing or decreasing vertical aim sensitivity.
Horizontal Aim Sensitivity	Allows increasing or decreasing horizontal aim sensitivity.
Flip Camera	Enables flipping the camera in the opposite direction upon pressing a single button.
Camera Auto Rotation	Enables camera auto-rotation.
Vibration	Enables or disables controller vibration.
Ranged Aim Correction	Allows ranged aim correction, i.e., thumbstick drift compensation.
QTE Auto Success	Enables auto-completion of QTEs.
Auto lock-on when attacking	Auto locks to enemy or bosses upon attacking.
Fishing Controls Replacement	Allows customizing fishing controls.

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These are all the accessibility options you will find in Shift Up's latest action RPG. Stellar Blade also features multiple difficulty presets, letting players choose between Story and Normal modes on their first playthrough. For subsequent playthroughs and New Game+, there's also the Hard mode, with new exclusive rewards.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q1) Does Stellar Blade have difficulty settings?

Yes, Stellar Blade offers multiple difficulty settings including Story Mode for a relaxed playthrough and Hard Mode for veterans, unlocked after beating the game.

Q2) How do I change my accessibility settings in Stellar Blade?

To access accessibility settings in Stellar Blade, pause the game and navigate to Settings > Accessibility. There you'll find options for visuals, subtitles, controls, and more.

Q3) How do I open settings and turn off accessibility in Stellar Blade?

You can't entirely turn off accessibility, but you can access settings in-game and adjust specific features like subtitles or camera shake.

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