In an unexpected turn of events, the highly anticipated PC port of Stellar Blade is set to launch sooner than many had anticipated. A recently leaked trailer, which was briefly available on the PlayStation YouTube channel before being taken down, revealed that the game will debut on June 11. This release will be accessible through both the Epic Games Store and Steam, marking a significant moment for fans of the title.
Exciting Upgrades for PC Gamers
The PC version promises a host of enhancements designed to elevate the gaming experience. Players can look forward to:
- Support for DLSS 4 and FSR 3, catering to both Nvidia and AMD graphics cards.
- Fully-fledged support for ultrawide monitors, allowing for an immersive gameplay experience.
- Higher resolution textures and an unlocked frame rate, ensuring a visually stunning performance.
In addition to these technical improvements, the PC release will introduce a new boss fight featuring the formidable cyber warrior Mann, along with 25 new costumes for the protagonist, Eve. Fans can also expect the inclusion of additional content from the console version, such as a photo mode and the Nier Automata DLC.
Shift Up, the developer behind the game, has expressed optimism regarding the sales performance of the PC version. In a recent financial report, they indicated that they anticipate the PC port will outperform its PS5 counterpart, attributing this expectation to the larger market share that PC gaming holds within the AAA title sector.
Moreover, the PS5 version of Stellar Blade has also received notable upgrades, particularly for the PS5 Pro. These enhancements feature a sophisticated implementation of the console’s PSSR upscaler, significantly boosting image quality based on the selected quality mode. The game has garnered acclaim, securing its position as one of the best titles for the PS5, with The Shortcut’s Senior Editor praising it as a “showcase title” that fully utilizes the console’s capabilities.
In related news, the PlayStation Store has recently integrated support for Apple Pay, and the acclaimed game Returnal has received its own PS5 Pro update, further enriching the gaming landscape for console enthusiasts.
Reece Bithrey is a journalist with bylines for Trusted Reviews, Digital Foundry, PC Gamer, TechRadar, and more. He also has his own blog, UNTITLED, and graduated from the University of Leeds with a degree in International History and Politics in 2023.
