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After months of anticipation, Shift Up has finally confirmed thatStellar Bladewill be getting a PC version. In a recent shareholder meeting, the developer confirmed that the PC adaptation ofStellar Bladeis set to debut in the near future, and that it has high hopes for the title’s release.
Stellar Bladelaunched in April this year as a PlayStation 5 exclusive. The title was well-received by the public, securingStellar Bladea spot as the top-selling game during its launch period on the PlayStation Store. Since then, the developer has continued to supportStellar Bladewith numerous post-launch updates, adding new features like a photo mode, new outfits for Eve, and even a limited-time summer event. So far, no DLC has been planned, but Shift Up has expressed interest in developing a sequel.
In a chat with investors, as shared by Genki_JPN on Twitter, Shift Up stated thatStellar Bladewould soon be arriving on PC. While the exact release date for the new version remains unclear, recent statements from the studio suggest that it could happen by the end of 2024. If so,Stellar Blademight end up only having six-months of exclusivity on Sony’s flagship console. The first signs of a PC adaptation surfaced in May, when Shift Up mentioned it was consideringbringingStellar Bladeto more platforms.
Stellar Blade Could be Released For PC In 2024
Although a release date for the PC version has yet to be announced, Shift Up has already revealed that they have high expectations for the port. In the aforementioned shareholder discussion, the studio clarified that they “expect better results on PC than on consoles.” In the report, the company also confirmed thatStellar Bladesold over one million copieswithin its first two months on PlayStation 5. Since then, the game has steadily attracted new fans, although an updated sales figure hasn’t been provided.
In addition to the PC version and a sequel toStellar Blade,Shift Up is already producing its second triple-A title. A job listing posted in April indicated that the developer was seeking professionals to work on an action RPG set in an urban sci-fi environment, and that experience with Unreal Engine was required. For context,Stellar Bladewas produced using Unreal Engine 4. The job description also hinted that the studio’s next game, known asProject Witches, would be cross-platform.
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RECLAIM EARTH FOR HUMANKIND The future of humanity hangs in the balance in Stellar Blade, an all-new story-driven action adventure. Ravaged by strange, powerful creatures, Earth has been abandoned, and what is left of the decimated human race has fled to a Colony in outer space. After travelling from the Colony, 7th Airborne Squad member EVE arrives on the desolate remains of our planet with a clear-cut mission: to save humankind by reclaiming Earth from the Naytiba – the malevolent force that has devastated it. But as EVE tackles the Naytiba one-by-one, piecing together the mysteries of the past in the ruins of human civilization, she realizes that her mission is far from straightforward. In fact, almost nothing is as it seems…
