SUMMARY
- Stellar Blade is an upcoming action-adventure game that was originally planned to be released on all platforms but has since then become a PS5 Exclusive.
- The game features next-gen graphics combined with a hack-n-slash gameplay similar to Devil May Cry.
Sony recently announced the launch dates of some of its upcoming titles. In the post, it also announced the update of its upcoming project, Stellar Blade, with Shift Up, which was slated for a 2023 release.
Stellar Blade happens to be the first console game for Korean developer Shift Up. The developer until now has focused solely on mobile games with its two games, namely Destiny Child and Project NIKKE: The Goddess of Victory. Notably, one of the company’s co-founders and artist Kim Hung Tae, has previously worked on games in the Magna Carta series of RPGs and the MMO Blade and Soul.
Stellar Blade details
Stellar Blade is an action-adventure game. It was initially announced as Project Eve in 2019. Back then it was originally planned to be developed for release on the PS4, Xbox One, and PC. During September 2022’s State of Play, Project Eve was renamed to Stellar Blade, and given a planned release window of 2023. Additionally, at the event, it was also announced that the upcoming game will be a PS5 exclusive.
Along with these details, a trailer for Stellar Blade was also launched during the State of Play event. The trailer gives a brief glance at the game’s story, graphics style, and combat. It is an action-packed video that impressed many players, who found its soundtrack and combat to be a remembrance of Nier Automata. Whether or not the game draws inspiration from the 2017 game remains to be seen whenever it releases.
Stellar Blade has a futuristic setting that narrates the story of the protagonist, Eve. Being a member of a paratrooper squad, Eve is dedicated to taking the Earth back from the clasps of invaders called NA:tives. It shows a post-apocalyptic, desolate world that is being overrun by a variety of strange creatures. Eve must dethrone them as she quests to discover some kind of secret, which will help her reclaim the Earth from the conquerors.
Stellar Blade delayed?
Although the release date was announced as 2023, the title is nowhere to be seen, especially given that 2023 is almost over. Thus it is clear that Stellar Blade is not releasing anytime soon. Further Sony has given a confirmation that the title has been delayed.
In a blog published on PlayStation, Sony gave a sneak peek into the things to arrive on the platform in 2024. Additionally, the blog also stated that Stellar Blade has been officially delayed.
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“While Stellar Blade is Korean developer Shift Up’s first console title, the adventure is looking promising indeed. Stellar Blade is an action-adventure game making its way to PlayStation 5 next year. This hack n’ slash title puts players in control of the stylish heroine Eve, as she takes on the Naytibas, a force ravaging Earth while surviving humans escape to an outer space colony,” the blog read.
It further stated that “Stellar Blade combines sharp action with stunning visuals and a mature narrative to create something all new. Players will have to master a balanced offense and defense to survive against hordes of out-of-this-world enemies.” The blog ended the section with a new release window for the game.
Stellar Blade release date
The blog mentioned that the game will now be released in 2024. Unfortunately, they did not provide an exact release date for the title. From what it looks, fans are advised not to expect Stellar Blade to launch early next year. Instead, experts suggest that they might have to wait for a Q2 release or later.
Thus, Stellar Blade is expected to release in the second half of 2024 on PlayStation 5 exclusively. Since the release date is out of sight the price at which the game will arrive is also unknown. The community is hoping that developer Shift Up will soon make an official announcement.