Stellar Blade PC Release Set for 2025

Exciting news for fans of the acclaimed sci-fi action game, Stellar Blade! Initially launched as a PlayStation exclusive in April, the game is now set to make its way to PC in 2025. Dive into the details to discover more about the upcoming PC release.

Stellar Blade is Coming to PC in 2025

Speculation about a PC version of Stellar Blade began in June when SHIFT UP CFO Jaewoo Ahn hinted at the possibility during the company's IPO press conference. Today, SHIFT UP has officially confirmed that Stellar Blade will indeed be available on PC in 2025. This announcement came in response to an investor's question about "platform expansion" during the company's latest financial earnings report.

SHIFT UP cited the growing popularity of PC gaming, particularly on platforms like Steam, and the global success of similar titles like Black Myth: Wukong as reasons for their confidence in Stellar Blade's performance on PC. While a specific release date has not been announced, SHIFT UP is focused on maintaining the game's popularity until the PC launch. This strategy includes a collaboration DLC with Platinum Game’s NieR: Automata and a Photo Mode, both set to launch on November 20, alongside ongoing marketing efforts.

Stellar Blade’s transition to PC aligns with a broader trend of high-profile PlayStation exclusives expanding to the platform, following in the footsteps of titles like God of War Ragnarök and Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. However, this move raises concerns due to a practice introduced by Sony Interactive Entertainment, the game's publisher.

Since SHIFT UP became a second-party developer for Sony in 2023, there is a possibility that Stellar Blade will require players to link their Steam accounts to a PlayStation Network (PSN) account. This requirement could potentially restrict access for players in over 170 countries where PSN is not available. Sony justifies this by citing safety concerns for their live-service games, a rationale that has sparked debate, especially for single-player titles like those in the Horizon series.

It is still unclear whether Stellar Blade will necessitate a PSN account for PC players. Given that SHIFT UP retains ownership of the IP, there remains a chance that this might not be required. However, should a PSN account be mandatory, it could impact the game's potential to surpass its console sales, as projected by SHIFT UP in their recent financial report.

For those eager to learn more about Stellar Blade’s impressive debut, be sure to check out our in-depth review of the game below!