The PC version of Stellar Blade is set to launch on Steam on June 11, accompanied by a suite of PC-specific enhancements, as revealed by a trailer that Sony accidentally published and subsequently removed from the PlayStation YouTube channel. The internet, ever vigilant, captured the trailer, which we anticipate will be officially released soon.
Someone made an oopsie... (PC Trailer, June 11th)
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.reddit-embed-wrapper iframe { margin-left: 0 !important; }The Complete Edition of Stellar Blade, developed by Shift Up, includes the base game and all DLC released to date, available for both PS5 and PC. This news arrives over a year after the game's successful launch on PS5 in April 2024.
Stellar Blade's PC version comes packed with features tailored for the platform, including AI upscaling through Nvidia DLSS 4 and AMD FSR 3, an unlocked framerate, Japanese and Chinese voiceover options, ultrawide display support, enhanced environment textures, and DualSense compatibility for haptic feedback and adaptive trigger effects.
The trailer also unveils a new boss battle against Mann, the Leader of the Sentinels, and introduces 25 new costumes, which are expected to be available on PS5 as well. A curious detail at the trailer's end shows Eve releasing a memory stick, a scene absent from the base game, sparking speculation about a potential new ending or upcoming DLC.
The trailer highlights the Stellar Blade Complete Edition, coming to both PC and PS5. Stellar Blade was a significant success for Korean developer Shift Up, generating $43 million in royalties in its last financial year. The studio expects the PC version to surpass the sales of the PS5 version, which sold over 1 million copies within two months. Shift Up has also expressed interest in developing another game in the franchise.
In Stellar Blade, players assume the role of Eve, fighting against mysterious invaders to reclaim Earth in a fast-paced action role-playing game. The game received a 7/10 from IGN, praised for its action elements but critiqued for its characters, story, and some RPG mechanics. Despite these critiques, it quickly sold a million copies, proving its popularity among gamers.
"Stellar Blade excels in the core aspects of an action game, but its dull characters, lackluster story, and certain frustrating RPG elements keep it from reaching the pinnacle of the genre," we noted in our review.