You’ve probably seen the screenshots. That sleek, orange-and-white Neurolink Skin—or more accurately, the Neurolink Suit—clinging to EVE like a high-tech second skin. It’s one of the most striking outfits in Stellar Blade, but honestly, a lot of players are still hitting a wall trying to get it.
Most people think you just beat the game and it pops up. Wrong. Others think it’s a random chest find in the Wasteland. Also wrong. Basically, if you want this specific look, you’re going to have to work for it in the Boss Challenge mode.
The Real Way to Unlock the Neurolink Skin in Stellar Blade
Forget the standard campaign for a second. To get the Neurolink Suit, you need to head to the main menu and select Boss Challenge. This isn't just a "one and done" fight. You have to defeat every single boss in the game within this mode.
There are 19 bosses in total.
You must clear them on Normal difficulty or higher. If you try to cheese it on Story mode, the suit won't unlock. It's a test of whether you've actually mastered the parry and dodge mechanics that Shift Up spent so much time refining.
Why You Might Be Missing the Suit
Here is the part that trips everyone up. You might think you've beaten every boss, but the game won't give you the reward. Why? Because you haven't seen all the bosses in your main save file.
Stellar Blade has branching paths. If you didn't maximize Lily's affinity or if you made a specific choice at the final camp, you might have missed a boss like Providence or the Elder Naytiba. If they aren't unlocked in your Boss Challenge list, you can't fight them there.
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- You have to encounter the boss in the story first.
- Then it appears in Boss Challenge.
- Then you beat it on Normal+.
If you see a question mark box at the end of your Boss Challenge list, you're missing a story boss. Time for New Game Plus.
Prototype Neurolink Suit: Don't Confuse the Two
This is where it gets kinda messy. There is the Neurolink Suit (the orange/white Boss Challenge reward) and then there is the Prototype Neurolink Suit.
They aren't the same.
The Prototype version was added in a later update (around June 2025). To get the Prototype, you have to go to the Scrap Yard in the Wasteland. Specifically, you need to head to the entrance near the north-east corner. There’s a Corrupter boss guarding a chest there.
But wait, there’s a catch. Some players report needing to have specific outfits from previous runs, like the Holiday Rabbit and Holiday Bunny, to even see the design pattern. It's basically the "ultimate" version for those on their third playthrough (NG++).
Design and Aesthetic: Is It Actually Good?
Visually, the Neurolink Suit is a "plugsuit" style outfit. According to the in-game lore from Tetrastar C&T, it was designed to help pilots control electronic devices.
It’s got a very "Eva" (Evangelion) vibe. The front is fully covered, but the back is almost entirely exposed, showing off the intricate mechanical details of EVE's spine. In dark areas like Matrix 11 or the Great Desert at night, the amber glows on the suit really pop.
It's purely cosmetic. It doesn't give you a defense boost. It won't make your Beta skills hit harder. But in a game where "Fashion Blade" is half the fun, it's a massive status symbol.
Tips for Tackling the Boss Challenge
If you're struggling to clear the 19 bosses, you need to look at your gear. Boss Challenge lets you use your own save data or a preset.
Always use your own save. By the time you're hunting the Neurolink Skin, you should have high-tier Exospines like the Reflex Exospine (for easier parries) or the Burst Exospine.
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- Raven is the ultimate gatekeeper. On Normal, she’s manageable, but her speed is deceptive.
- Abaddon and Corrupter are warm-ups. Don't waste your heals there.
- If you're stuck on the final bosses, focus on Shield Breaker skills.
Once the 19th boss falls, a notification will pop up. You don't buy it from Roxanne or Lyle. It just appears in your Nano Suit menu.
Actionable Next Steps to Secure the Suit
Check your Boss Challenge menu right now. If you don't see 19 entries, you need to finish the story again and make the opposite choice at the end to unlock the missing boss. If you have all 19, set the difficulty to Normal and start at the top.
For those who already have the base version and want the Prototype Neurolink Suit, head to the Wasteland Scrap Yard. Make sure you're in New Game Plus or beyond, defeat the Corrupter near the entrance, and loot the chest. You’ll still need to spend Polymer Materials at a Repair Console to actually craft it, so keep your resources stocked.
The grind is real, but that orange glow in the cutscenes makes it worth the headache.