They’re 8 years behind, but Stellar Blade fans are on track to out-horny Nier Automata fans: after 1 day, the top 30 NSFW mods on Nexus Mods have 350,000 downloads

Stellar Blade is now available for PC, making an impressive debut given the high standards set in the realm of PC porting. Despite being compared to the depths of Hell, it delivers an exceptional performance that looks good, runs smoothly, and plays wonderfully. You can find it on Steam, and remarkably, it has already surpassed PlayStation’s record for the biggest single-player PC launch. This also means it’s accessible on Nexus Mods, where creators and users are rapidly expanding a vast collection of NSFW mods within the Gooner Library of Alexandria, leaving many in awe at the sheer volume.

It was widely anticipated that Stellar Blade, known for featuring the female protagonist Eve prominently in both gameplay and trailers, would attract numerous NSFW (Not Safe For Work) modifications. Even before its full PC release, the Steam demo already had a variety of nude mods and similar content. However, I must admit that I’m still taken aback by the sheer number of adult mods available for this game and their popularity among players.

In this discussion, I’ll zero in on Nexus Mods, not because it’s the sole platform for acquiring mods, but because it’s the largest such site available, making it an excellent resource for data collection. I will primarily concentrate on the total number of downloads as a reflection of traffic, as this metric is generally employed for mod rankings and also because unique downloads can fluctuate significantly due to various factors.

Currently, Stellar Blade on Nexus Mods boasts a total of 203 mods. Among these, approximately 80 are categorized as “Adult” content. These mods often feature explicit sexual content or nudity, similar to material you’d find inappropriate at an Olive Garden. I won’t be providing links or embeds for obvious reasons. If you’re interested, simply create a free account on Nexus Mods, and feel free to explore the “Adult” mod listings at your own discretion.

Here are five of the most popular Stellar Blade mods that cater to adult content, with the one leading the pack boasting a staggering 58,000 downloads. Its title, “Eve in Her Natural State,” is quite straightforward and undeniably meets the demands of the gaming community. (Interestingly enough, this number was at 57,800 when I began drafting this article approximately 40 minutes ago.)

As a dedicated fan, I’ve just crunched the numbers on the download stats for the top 30 Stellar Blade adult mods since its PC port launch on June 11. In just one day, these 30 mods were collectively downloaded an impressive 351,000 times! Keep in mind that some of these mods had been available for a week or more, but many have been recently updated, reflecting the vibrant and growing mod scene following the game’s full release.

Instead of using a banana for reference, let’s compare these figures by considering Nier Automata, a game that influenced Stellar Blade significantly. Shift Up, the developer of Stellar Blade, has had numerous opportunities to work closely with the creators of Nier Automata. In fact, even Yoko Taro, the creator of Nier Automata, joked about the possibility that he should not have collaborated, given that many cosplayers are now portraying characters from Shift Up’s games instead of those from Nier Automata.

2017 saw the PC release of Nier: Automata, with its most popular mods emerging in 2018. Remarkably, none of its top 10 mods are categorized as adult-oriented; instead, they primarily consist of texture packs, performance enhancements, and utility tools.

This illustrates that while Nier Automata had issues when first released on PC and required mods to improve the experience, Stellar Blade doesn’t face such problems. Consequently, players have more freedom to explore other aspects of the game. On the other hand, Nier Replicant, a better PC port, has a smaller modding community on Nexus Mods with only five adult mods, making it an inappropriate comparison as well.

By examining the most popular 30 mods for Nier Automata on Nexus Mods, you’ll discover that these mods have been downloaded more than half a million times. The earliest of these mods date back to early 2020, narrowing the initial 8-year gap slightly, which could suggest varying interests among the audience. Despite Nier Automata having a “destroy skirt” feature, it appears less sexualized compared to Stellar Blade.

Furthermore, you’ll find just 68 adult modifications for Nier: Automata detailed here. It’s important to note that over eight years can pass, during which time mods may be taken down due to various reasons. It’s also likely that numerous additional adult mods for Nier: Automata exist across the internet.

Despite this, it appears that the player base of Stellar Blade on PC is indeed quite sexually active, as suggested by many, given its substantial number of adult mods. In fact, a considerable 40% of the total mods for the game are adult-themed, which is significantly higher than Nier Automata’s 12%, indicating their popularity among players.

In one day, Stellar Blade’s top 30 NSFW Nexus Mods creations were 70% less than Nier Automata’s adult mods in total downloads, even though the latter had a head start due to being older. However, I anticipate this gap will widen as players grow more accustomed to modifying Stellar Blade.

Read More

2025-06-13 00:11