Stellar Blade Archives

AppWizard

August 4, 2026

If you hate parrying, projectiles in Beast of Reincarnation are ridiculously overpowered if you focus on leveling them up

The protagonist, Emma, begins her journey in Beast of Reincarnation with a crossbow and later acquires a longbow, which allows for a projectile-focused combat strategy. Upgrading projectiles enables players to significantly reduce enemy health from a distance, minimizing the need for parrying and dodging. Players can replenish arrows and bolts at checkpoints, maintaining a projectile-heavy strategy throughout the game. The skill tree includes options like Tracking Shot, which allows arrows to home in on enemies, and Magic Bullet, which enables tracking shots to hit enemies again. Players can enhance ranged weapons at workbenches and campsites, with upgrades available for reload speed and damage. Investing in projectile upgrades is a viable strategy in the game.

AppWizard

August 2, 2026

Stellar Blade: Blood Rain’s AI slop music video is terrible for us all

ShiftUP CEO Kim Hyung Tae has faced criticism for a promotional video for the game Stellar Blade: Blood Rain, which featured an AI-generated music composition that was deemed lacking in soul and coherence. The video showcased a surreal visual experience with the protagonist, Evie, in a skin-tight suit that raised concerns about the game's creative direction. Critics argue that the video undermines the game's narrative and visual identity, leading to disappointment among fans who anticipated a deeper narrative in the sequel. ShiftUP has a history of producing high-quality content, as seen in their previous title, Nikke, which featured a soundtrack by a seasoned composer. The backlash reflects broader concerns about the normalization of AI in creative processes within the gaming industry and its potential impact on emotional connections in games. The gaming community has expressed disappointment and reevaluated their interest in Blood Rain due to the promotional material.

TrendTechie

July 2, 2026

На торрентах появилась взломанная версия игры 007 First Light

The hacker known as voices38 has breached the Denuvo protection system in the game 007 First Light, which was released on May 27, 2026, approximately two weeks before the hack was reported. Voices38's method is a conventional executable "crack" that does not require users to disable security mechanisms, making it more user-friendly than previous attempts by the group DenuvOwO. Voices38 has also successfully bypassed protections in other high-profile games, including Pragmata, Stellar Blade, Resident Evil: Requiem, and Mafia: The Old Country. The effectiveness of DRM solutions like Denuvo is being questioned as hackers develop more sophisticated methods to breach these systems.

AppWizard

June 14, 2026

Sony pulling back from PC also means it’s pulling back from China

Sony has shifted away from porting singleplayer PlayStation titles to PC, raising concerns about competition with Valve. Alinea Insights reported that 42% of Death Stranding 2's PC sales came from China, its largest market on Steam. Approximately 39.48% of Steam users have their language set to English, while 21.85% prefer Simplified Chinese, representing over 30 million players. Shift Up, developer of Stellar Blade, announced they will not partner with Sony for the sequel, focusing on a global market strategy. Alinea's analysis shows that releasing games on PC does not harm PlayStation sales; Death Stranding 2 saw increased PS sales following its PC launch, and Stellar Blade also experienced a rise in PS5 sales despite not being discounted. Launching games on PC broadens the player base and enhances marketing opportunities.

AppWizard

June 6, 2026

Every Xbox and PC game announced during Summer Game Fest 2026

The seventh annual Summer Game Fest showcased upcoming titles for 2026 and beyond, featuring a two-hour presentation with trailers and gameplay reveals. Key announcements included: - Resident Evil: Veronica - A remake of Resident Evil: Code Veronica set to launch in 2027 on Xbox and PC. - Cuphead - Two new games: a sequel and an 8-bit arcade title called Mighty Cuphead Adventure. - Alien Isolation 2 - Teased with a trailer; release date not announced. - gen ATLAS - A mech-themed game from GenDesign. - Blood Message - A single-player action-adventure game expected on PC and consoles. - Stranger Than Heaven - Set for release on January 15, 2027, featuring Tupac as a character. - HAEX - An open-world survival shooter for 1-4 players. - Mortal Shell 2 - Open beta now available on Steam. - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin - A game set in a future New York City. - Gundam: Rogue Orbit - A new entry in the Gundam series. - Crossfire - A stealth-action single-player adventure. - Guild Wars 3 - Set to launch with a beta expected in 2027. - Star Wars: Galactic Racer - Releasing on October 6, 2026. - Virtua Fighter Crossroads - Announced for 2027. - RuneScape: Dragonwilds - Launching on Xbox on September 15, 2026. - 1666 Amsterdam - Entering Early Access in late 2026. - SAW: Genesis - A multiplayer horror game. - Star Wars: Zero Company - Releasing on August 27, 2026. - The Blood of Dawnwalker - Launching on September 3. - Among Us Story: On Guard - A story-driven spinoff available for wishlisting. - Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance - Expansion set for 2027. - Swords of Legends - An action RPG inspired by Soulsborne games. - Clutch - An open-world racer expected in Spring 2027. - Chronicles: Medieval - Entering Early Access later this year. - Palworld - Fully launching on July 10. - The Wolf Among Us 2 - Set for release in 2027, alongside a remaster of the original. - Stellar Blade: Blood Rain - Sequel to Stellar Blade. - Final Fantasy 7: Revelation - Launching in Spring 2027 on Xbox, PC, and PS5.

AppWizard

May 19, 2026

PlayStation reportedly confirms end of PC support for major single-player games as CEO commits to console exclusivity

Hermen Hulst, CEO of PlayStation Studios, confirmed that major narrative-driven titles from PlayStation studios will be exclusive to the PlayStation platform. This indicates a shift in Sony's strategy, favoring exclusivity for flagship single-player intellectual properties. While some titles like Horizon Hunters Gathering may still release on both PC and PlayStation, major studio productions will likely be exclusive. Notable exceptions include Helldivers 2, which will launch on Xbox, and the PS5 shooter Saros, which will not be available on PC. Upcoming title Kena: Scars of Kosmora will be published on Steam and the Epic Games Store, while also being listed under Sony Interactive Entertainment on the PlayStation Store. The multiplayer game Horizon Hunters Gathering is expected to launch on PC, but future mainline entries in the Horizon series featuring protagonist Aloy are unlikely to see a PC release. Titles like Ghost of Yotei and Marvel's Wolverine are expected to remain exclusive to PlayStation.

AppWizard

May 11, 2026

Shift Up says Stellar Blade 2 news is on the way this year, and it could be a day-one PC launch

Shift Up has announced plans for the sequel to Stellar Blade, with new information expected to be revealed within the year. The sequel is set to launch before 2027 and aims for a simultaneous release on PC and console platforms, as Shift Up is bringing publication in-house to avoid previous exclusivity issues with Sony. Development of Stellar Blade 2 is reportedly progressing smoothly, meeting targeted quality standards. Additionally, Shift Up is working on a new intellectual property called Project Spirits, which is also progressing well, with more details expected by the end of the year.

AppWizard

May 9, 2026

Stellar Blade is the latest Denuvo game that has been cracked

Stellar Blade was cracked by the cracker known as ‘voices38,’ bypassing its Denuvo anti-tamper technology nearly a year after its release by Sony on PC in June 2025. Unlike typical practices, Sony has not removed the game from circulation. The voices38 crack bypasses Denuvo protections without altering the operating system, unlike the HYPERVISOR Bypass, which requires disabling certain Windows security features. Previous Denuvo cracks have allowed the technology to operate in the background. Legitimate owners of Stellar Blade face penalties while pirates access the game freely, raising questions about Denuvo's effectiveness. Other publishers, including Capcom, Square Enix, KRAFTON, NEOWIZ, Gearbox, Bethesda, Bandai Namco, and Warner Bros, have removed Denuvo from several of their titles.

AppWizard

April 29, 2026

When is the next PUBG update?

PUBG has a two-month update schedule, with the next significant update planned for June 2026. The recent 41.1 patch released in April 2026 introduced a new game mode called Xeno Point, two new attachments (Hybrid Scope and Tilted Grip), and a new Emergency Support Flare. The Jammer Pack received enhancements with level one and three variants, the latter available only in care packages. Players can exchange Enemy Blue Chips at Blue Chip Towers for supply drops, and destructible terrain has been added to Erangel. A crossover event with Stellar Blade has also been integrated into the game.

AppWizard

April 2, 2026

Shinji Mikami’s next game was just stealth-announced in a YouTube video and it sure looks like the creator of survival horror is back doing what he does best

In 2023, Shinji Mikami founded a new studio called Unbound, marking his third studio creation after PlatinumGames and Tango Gameworks. Unbound recently launched its website, attracting the attention of Shift Up, a Korean publisher, which announced the complete acquisition of Unbound. Mikami emphasized the importance of nurturing young talent and expressed confidence in creating a "masterpiece of a game." Unbound currently has around 50 staff members and is expanding its workforce for an upcoming project. Mikami conveyed his enthusiasm for the creative process and addressed gamers, asking them to wait a little longer for the game's release.