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November 24, 2025

Stellar Blade Is Sony’s Most Successful Single-Player PC Game to Date, Says Shift Up

Stellar Blade, developed by Shift Up and published by Sony, is the best-selling PlayStation-exclusive launch IP in history, with over 3 million copies sold across PC and PS5 within the first five days of its PC launch. The game had a peak concurrent player count exceeding 192,000 and has garnered strong engagement from PC players, aided by a vibrant modding community. Shift Up is planning a sequel and is looking for new talent for its development team.

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September 20, 2025

A cryptic new Stellar Blade tease suggests more is on the way, and it’s looking a little scary

Shift Up has hinted at a potential new DLC for Stellar Blade, teasing fans with a cryptic image and the message, "In one week..." This announcement comes ahead of the Tokyo Game Show (TGS) 2025. Stellar Blade has become PlayStation's most popular single-player PC port since its debut on Steam. The teaser suggests a darker theme, possibly aligning with Halloween, leading to speculation about a horror-themed DLC or crossover event, especially following Shift Up's recent collaboration with Resident Evil. The community is excited about the possibility of seeing the protagonist Eve in outfits from the Resident Evil universe.

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August 15, 2025

Stellar Blade PC Success is Indicative of Booming South Korean Gaming Industry

In its first three days of release on PC, Stellar Blade sold one million copies, contributing to a total of three million copies sold across PC and console platforms. A sequel is confirmed with a projected launch set for 2027. The game has received positive reviews for its combat mechanics and has benefited from the rising popularity of Korean culture. In 2023, Lies of P also gained acclaim, while Crimson Desert is generating hype despite a delay until 2026. The indie game Dave the Diver showcases the industry's expansion beyond traditional platforms. Additionally, Chinese developers have made significant progress, with Black Myth Wukong selling 20 million copies in its first month and boosting tourism to regions depicted in the game.

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July 8, 2025

Video Game Review | ‘Stellar Blade’ Comes to PC

Stellar Blade, originally a PlayStation 5 exclusive, has been released as a PC port. The game's narrative follows Eve, the last member of the 7th Airborne Squad, as she navigates a post-apocalyptic Earth to confront the Elder Naytiba. The combat system features heavy-hitting combos and a satisfying parry mechanic, with impressive animations. The game was tested on an RTX 4070 Super with 32 GB of RAM at maximum settings, running smoothly at 60 frames per second with minor audio glitches and occasional lag. Critics have compared it to Nier Automata, describing it as a budget version, but the combat mechanics are considered superior. Stellar Blade is available on Steam, the Epic Store, and the PlayStation Store.

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June 17, 2025

Stellar Blade sold a million units in 3 days on PC and you can mostly thank Chinese players

Stellar Blade has sold over 1 million copies on PC within its first three days and reached the 81st position in Steam's top 100 all-time most-played games with a peak of 192,078 concurrent players. The game's success is largely attributed to its reception in China, where a Chinese dub and regional pricing have boosted sales. The PC version is priced lower than the console version. Reviewer Mollie Taylor rated the game 68%, noting it as a well-optimized PC port but criticized its story and tutorial level. Despite the critiques, she described it as a "decently solid soulslite."

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June 17, 2025

CHARTS: Stellar Blade debuts at No.3 on Steam

Stellar Blade is the third highest-grossing game on Steam for the week ending June 17th, having sold over one million copies on PC and contributing to total sales exceeding three million units across all platforms. Counter-Strike 2 is the top title on Steam, followed by PUBG: Battlegrounds in second place. Dune: Awakening has dropped to fourth, while Steam Deck remains in fifth. Elden Ring Nightreign is sixth, Rematch has risen to seventh, Helldivers 2 is eighth, Five Nights at Freddy's: Secret of the Mimic is ninth, and Marvel Rivals is tenth.

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June 17, 2025

Stellar Blade hits 3m sales

Stellar Blade has sold over three million copies as of June 16th, 2025. The game sold over one million copies within three days of its PC release on June 11th, 2025. It was first released on PlayStation 5 in April 2024. Stellar Blade has become Sony's largest single-player title on Steam in terms of concurrent players.

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June 16, 2025

Stellar Blade review

Stellar Blade is set to launch on June 16, 2025, with a price of £60. It is developed by Shift Up Corporation and published by PlayStation Publishing. The game features the character Eve in a skin-tight suit and is described as a soulslite experience with a robust combat system. It is a well-optimized PC port, maintaining smooth performance on devices like the Steam Deck. However, it has faced criticism for its level design and challenging tutorial.

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June 15, 2025

Sony unlocks regional restrictions for some PC games in more than 100 countries

Sony has removed regional restrictions on several popular PC titles available on Steam, allowing players in 177 countries to access games like God of War Ragnarok, The Last of Us Part II Remastered, Spider-Man 2, and Helldivers 2. This change follows a backlash against a previous requirement for players to link their Steam accounts to the PlayStation Network (PSN), which barred access in regions without PSN. The PSN requirement has since been lifted for other titles, and the optional PSN login for Stellar Blade led to a successful launch with nearly 200,000 players in its first week. However, some titles, such as Ghost of Tsushima and Until Dawn, still have regional restrictions.

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June 14, 2025

The Stellar Blade PC release finally convinced me to try it out, but after its Steam Next Fest demo I’m going straight back to Elden Ring Nightreign

The Stellar Blade PC demo was released during the Steam Next Fest, attracting attention despite not topping the charts. It features an introductory cutscene, a tutorial, and a significant boss encounter, allowing players to explore its upgrade system. The demo showcases a visually appealing aesthetic but raises concerns about gameplay depth and performance issues, even on recommended settings. Design choices, such as surprise enemy ambushes and floaty physics puzzles, detract from the experience. The combat mechanics are criticized for feeling insubstantial, and comparisons to Elden Ring highlight Stellar Blade's lack of polish.