EMBARGOED UNTIL APRIL 15TH AT 11AM ET / APRIL 16TH AT 12AM JT
Quebec City, Tuesday, April 15, 2025 – New content, smoother gameplay. Eternal Strands: STARGAZER, the game’s first free DLC update, launches today, delivering new original content in collaboration with Square Enix’s Creative Studio III, exciting new gameplay features, and a wave of quality-of-life improvements that will make exploring the world of Eternal Strands more immersive than ever before for new and returning players alike.
A Legendary Collaboration with Square Enix’s Creative Studio III
For this special update, Yellow Brick Games teamed up with Creative Studio III’s Yusuke Mogi, the visionary artist known for his art in FINAL FANTASY XIV Online, to co-develop stunning original content. This partnership brings The Astrologer, a powerful new aerial Epic, which wields all three major magic types on the battlefield, providing a formidable opponent for Brynn and the weaverband.
Fans will also be thrilled to don an all-new armor set, embracing a timeless look with a magical twist. Additionally, three weapon recipes allow players to transform existing weapons with breathtaking new visual designs - keeping their favorite gear while giving it a fresh, striking aesthetic.
What’s New in Eternal Strands: STARGAZER?
This update doesn’t stop at collaboration – the new update introduces an array of exciting additions and improvements:
- A Brand-New Map – Step into Starlight Cape, an uncharted territory filled with fresh vertical challenges, a new Elite Ember Servant minion, and additional lore that pull Brynn and her companions even deeper into the Enclave’s mysteries.
- A New Power for Brynn – Inspired by The Astrologer, this ability unlocks a dynamic drone that synergizes with Brynn’s existing magical spells to provide even more unique gameplay opportunities for players.
- Story Mode Difficulty – A more accessible way to experience the game’s rich narrative without the intense challenge.
- Dyeing System for Armor – Players can finally customize their gear’s colors without affecting stats, bringing more personalization to the adventure!
- Tips and Tricks Hub at Oria’s Station – A central place to learn and master the game’s mechanics, offering invaluable insights for newcomers and veterans alike.
- Bug Fixes & Quality of Life Enhancements – Numerous bug fixes and quality of life improvements provide a more polished experience, in addition to the improved combat, movement, and numerous other refinements carried over from the previous Day 30 Patch.
Just the Beginning – More to Come in 2025
As the first free DLC in the game’s earlier unveiled content roadmap, Eternal Strands: STARGAZER paves the way for the next free DLC set to arrive in Summer 2025.
What to expect in Eternal Strands:
- Challenge your creativity: combine your growing array of magical powers and enchanted weapons on the battlefield to take down colossal enemies on the ground and in the air
- Highly interactive and breakable environments where the world is your weapon: burn, freeze, throw everything
- A beautiful world to explore by climbing freely to discover a setting rich with secrets, supported by a warm cast of supporting characters
Take up the mantle in Eternal Strands: STARGAZER – the free DLC update is available now on Steam, Epic Games Store, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Xbox Game Pass.
Available now:
- Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1491410/Eternal_Strands/
- PlayStation 5: https://store.playstation.com/en-ca/concept/10010810/
- Xbox Series X|S and Xbox Game Pass: https://www.xbox.com/en-US/games/store/eternal-strands/9NNKJNRKFT0G
For more information, please visit: www.eternalstrandsgame.com
Press kit (link to be added)
Link to trailer (link to be added)
About Yellow Brick Games
Yellow Brick Games, which was founded in Quebec City, Canada, in February 2020 by Thomas Giroux (CEO), Jeff Skalski (COO, Executive Producer), Mike Laidlaw (Chief Creative Officer) and Frédéric St-Laurent B. (Game Director) is an independent studio dedicated to creating high-quality original titles combining innovative gameplay and intriguing new worlds. The studio leverages the founders’ vast experience in the production of world-renowned franchises through an agile and human approach, which brings game production back to the pure and simple pleasures of crafting original and exciting experiences for the most demanding players. Yellow Brick Games now employs 68 developers between their Quebec City and Montreal offices.
Source:
Yellow Brick Games | https://yellowbrickgames.ca/
Media Contact:
Natalie Puchalski, Head of Marketing | press@yellowbrickgames.ca