Shift Up’s Stellar Blade first debuted back in April 2024 as a PS5 exclusive, and the addictively fun dress-up ARPG became a bestseller with over 1 million copies sold and solid reviews that praised its hyper-polished gameplay. With that success under its belt, Shift Up is now looking to bring its first IP to PC very soon, with aspirations that it will perform even better on that platform.
Stellar Blade burst out of the gate in the first quarter of 2024, quickly taking the title for best selling game in North America after its April launch. As players embarked on their post-apocalyptic adventures with Eve, the pure ARPG heartily boosted developer Shift Up’s revenue, as the mobile game developer reported that the game contributed $19 million to its coffers. This has led to a record 65% increase in total revenue for Shift Up this year since Q2, and Stellar Blade has no plans to slow down.
About a month after launch, the game surprised fans with its first content patch, which added a Boss Rush Challenge Mode and even more outfits to customize Eve. On top of that, Shift Up stated that they have even more DLC content (and even more outfits) planned for Stellar Blade, along with a full-fledged sequel.
While it may seem strange that subsequent updates for the game have yet to hit the circuit, likely due to a surprise leak, Stellar Blade will debut on PC in the near future. As posted by the ever-reputable ‘Genki’ on X (formerly Twitter), not only is the game set for an imminent PC release, but Shift Up believes it will perform even better on its secondary platform.
While the game has yet to appear on Steam, a PC port is reportedly pretty much set in stone, meaning the IP will no longer be a PS5 exclusive. This will undoubtedly boost the sales of the game, as this new version of Stellar Blade will inevitably be introduced in mods. Considering the game’s clothing system is one of its most popular elements, fans will want to add their own creations to Eve’s extensive wardrobe.
Stellar Blade launched on April 26, 2024 and is currently available for PS5. Along with a playable demo, there are both Standard and Digital Deluxe editions available for purchase. Whether those same releases will factor into the game’s PC launch remains to be seen, or whether Shift Up will provide a unique, PC-exclusive release with all-new items.
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