SUMMARY
- Stellar Blade is action hack-n-slash adventure game, releasing exclusively on the PS5.
- The pre-orders for Stellar Blade are currently like on the PS Store.
After a long wait, Stellar Blade by developer Shift Up has finally arrived. After it was first announced in 2021 codenamed Project Eve, there were several fans who were eagerly awaiting the title. Especially its attractive visuals and character design, along with the action-oriented gameplay have intrigued players from day one.
After several delays, PlayStation finally revealed more about the title including its release date at the recently concluded PlayStation State of Play. What makes this title all the more special I that it is the first console-focused project of developer Shift Up. Prior to this, the game studio was more into producing mobile games.
Stellar Blade pre-orders live
Along with a trailer and release date, PlayStation also opened the pre-orders for the game. The game is set to hit the shelves on April 26, 2023. However, the game will be available on PlayStation only. Notably, the game was initially planned to be released on Xbox as well as PlayStation, over the course of development, the game was turned into a PlayStation exclusive,
As revealed by PlayStation the pre-orders for Stellar Blade began on February 7, 2024. The game is currently available for pre-ordering with all authorized retailers, PlayStation Store, and direct.playstation.com.
There are two editions that players can choose from while pre-ordering the game. These are the Standard Edition and the Digital Deluxe Edition. Both these editions come at different prices, different bonuses as well as a pre-order bonus for those who pre-order the game in advance.
Stellar Blade pre-order bonuses
Interestingly, the pre-order bonus is available for anyone who pre-orders the age irrespective of the edition they choose. The pre-order bonus for Stellar Blade includes a Planet Diving Suit for the protagonist, Eve, Classic Round Glasses for Eve, and Ear Armor Earrings for her.
However, none of these editions, Standard or Digital Deluxe, have early access, meaning everyone gets access to the game at the same time when it launches.
Stellar Blade Standard Edition
The standard edition of Stellar Blade is available for $69.99 / £69.99/ €79.99/ ¥8,980 MSRP. The Standard edition will include the following contents:
- Base Game
- Pre-order bonus (Planet Diving Suit, Classic Round Glasses, and Ear Armor Earrings)
The pre order trailer for Stellar Blade is dope!
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Stellar Blade Digital Deluxe Edition
Similarly, the Stellar Blade Digital Deluxe Edition is priced at $79.99 / £79.99/ €89.99/ ¥9,980 MSRP. This edition comes with the following
- Base Game
- Pre-order bonus (Planet Diving Suit, Classic Round Glasses, and Ear Armor Earrings)
- Stargazer Suit for Eve
- Half-rim Glasses for Eve
- Quadruple Rectangle Earrings for Eve
- Stargazer Wear for Adam and Lily
- Stargazer Pack for the Drone
- 2,000 SP EXP
- 5,000 Gold in-game currency
Notably, the pre-order bonuses offered for Stellar Blade are marginal in terms of gameplay advantage. In fact, it is more appearance-focused for those who want additional looks for EVE the protagonist. Interestingly, Eve’s appearance in the game is based on a South Korean model.