Stellar Blade, initially a PlayStation exclusive, is officially coming to PC in 2025! This announcement follows earlier speculation and confirms SHIFT UP's plans for platform expansion.
The PC release, slated for 2025, is a strategic move by SHIFT UP, capitalizing on the growing PC gaming market and the success of titles like Black Myth: Wukong. The developer aims to maintain the game's popularity through continued marketing, including a November 20th collaboration DLC with NieR:Automata and the introduction of a Photo Mode.
However, a potential hurdle emerges. As a Sony-published title and with SHIFT UP's second-party status, Stellar Blade may require players to link their Steam accounts to their PlayStation Network (PSN) accounts. This requirement, implemented to ensure "safe" gameplay according to Sony's CFO, could significantly impact sales by excluding players in regions lacking PSN access.
While SHIFT UP retains IP ownership, the necessity of a PSN account remains uncertain. Should this requirement be enforced, it could potentially hinder the game's performance on PC, contrary to SHIFT UP's goal of exceeding console sales. The situation warrants further clarification from the developers. In the meantime, explore existing reviews to delve deeper into Stellar Blade's initial reception.
