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The complete edition ofStellarBladeincludes two DLC expansions. Players will be able tostart theNikkeDLCfairly early on in their playthroughs, although they may need to wait a bit longer before they can sink their teeth into theNieRcontent, as doing so will require them to find Emil.
Initially released back in November of 2024, theNieR: AutomataDLC adds several newNieR-inspired outfits and cosmetics forStellar Bladeto track down. The following guide will explain how to start theNieRDLC and what exactly players can expect to get out of it.
How to Start the NieR DLC in Stellar Blade
To start theNieRDLC, players will need to have gained access to the Wasteland, which happens around three hours into the game’s main story. Once there, they should keep their eyes peeled for Emil, who can be found driving around nearthe Junkyard supply camp. It’s then just a case of shooting his vehicle, which will trigger the start ofStellar Blade’sNieRexpansion. Players can alsofind Emil driving around in the Great Desertjust to the east of where the Tetrapod drops them off or to the north of the Exhile’s Passage supply camp near the elevator to Xion.
All Nier DLC Outfits in Stellar Blade
Stopping Emil will grant access to his shop, although players won’t be able to purchase any of the cosmetics that he sells there without first getting their hands on some Stellar Tears. Stellar Tears are a new type of currency that players can find scattered aroundthe Wastelandandthe Great Desert, with fifteen available in total. After finding them all and buying everything from the shop, Emil will stop showing up for good.
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Q: How Do You Start the NieR DLC in Stellar Blade?
Players can start the NieR DLC by shooting Emil’s van, which can be found driving around in three pre-determined locations across the Wasteland and the Great Desert.
