Is there a photo mode in Stellar Blade Demo?

Stellar Blade is a stunning sci-fi action game that instantly catches your eye with its sleek character models and beautifully detailed environments. Whether you're exploring the ruined cities or facing off against monstrous Naytibas, there’s no shortage of moments you might want to capture. Naturally, that leads to a simple question many players are asking during the demo: Is there a photo mode?

The short answer is no — the Stellar Blade Demo doesn’t include a built-in photo mode. But don’t worry, as there is still a way if you still want to snap some clean screenshots.

How to take clean screenshots in the Stellar Blade Demo

Eve exploring Stellar Blade’s stunning world is a scene perfect for screenshots (Image via PlayStation Publishing LLC)

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While there's no dedicated photo mode, you can still take screenshots by manually hiding the HUD. Here's how to do it:

Open the pause menu and head to the Interface tab.
Look for the "Show HUD" option. By default, it’s set to Dynamic, meaning the UI only appears when needed, like during combat or key interactions.
Change this setting to Off to hide all on-screen elements completely.

Once the HUD is turned off, position your character in a nice spot and use the right analog stick to adjust the camera angle. When everything looks right, just press your platform's screenshot button to capture the shot.

Bonus Tip for Better Quality Screenshots

Before you start, head into the Display tab and switch to the "Prioritize Resolution" mode. This enables 4K visuals, giving you the best possible image quality for your screenshots.

Even without a full-fledged photo mode, the demo still gives players a way to capture its breathtaking visuals. Hopefully, a dedicated photo mode makes its way into the full release. But until then, these steps will help you capture the beauty of the game.

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About the author

Ishant Jadhav is an Esports and Gaming writer at Sportskeeda. He is currently pursuing a B.Sc. in animation and VFX — a course that integrates various forms of media — and has worked with game developers, journalists, as well as filmmakers. He's also a game designer who has lent his talents to multiple indie projects.

Ishant's love of gaming was inspired by the Witcher series, and though he prefers single-player experiences, he doesn't restrict himself to them and often plays It Takes Two and Chained Together with his friends.

When Ishant isn't analyzing or playing video games, he can be found indulging in the works of authors like Dan Brown, George R.R. Martin, and more.

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