Korean developer Shift Up has officially confirmed that Stellar Blade, the action-packed title previously released on PS5, will arrive on PC in 2025. This announcement originally stems from a report out of the studio’s recent investor meeting, in which they described their goals for sales of the PC version as “ambitious,” and even suggested that it could outsell the PS5 version.
The logic behind this prediction is the sheer size of Steam’s user base, which has been effective for various action franchises before including Black Myth: Wukong. This is part of Shift Up’s wider expansion now, looking to further broaden Stellar Blade’s reach.
Stellar Blade PC Release Set for 2025; Shift Up Anticipates Stronger Sales Than PS5
On top of the incredible news related to its PC launch, Shift Up is also making big strides in expanding its influence wider than South Korea. They are also looking to expand internationally as the company intends to open an office in Los Angeles. This comes on the heels of the studio’s IPO back in July, where it raised a solid $320 million. This new capital influx is anticipated to drive more local investment into that studio’s existing and forthcoming projects.
But the studio has its share of challenges too. At the moment, Shift Up is faced with a legal dispute over Stellar Blade intellectual property. The owner of the Domain StellarBlade.com has posed an issue for Shift Up as well as Sony since a trademark infringement case has been filed against both of them by Minitokyo.
In the meantime, for the specific current platforms, Shift Up is still working on further polishing Stellar Blade. This update–for PS5 Pro, specifically–introduced its own set of exciting graphics presets including the brand-new options: Pro and Pro Max to enable faster framerates, as well as an improved visual experience.
Next week, a free update will add a Photo Mode and some new DLC inspired by Square Enix’s NieR Automata. Now considering that the DLC, as well as these updates, are probably going to be present from day one on the add-on when it comes out for PC. Shifting Up is cementing its presence in gaming, with an eye for going global, combating ongoing legal trouble, and continuing to update Stellar Blade.
FAQs
When will Stellar Blade’s PC version release?
The PC version is set to launch in 2025.
Will the PC version include updates like the PS5?
Yes, the PC version will feature updates such as Photo Mode and a NieR Automata DLC.
