In an exciting development for PC gamers, Shift Up, the game studio behind Stellar Blade, has shared a glimpse into the anticipated PC launch of the game. The announcement, made during Shift Up’s Q3 2024 earnings presentation, has hinted at possible plans to bring the popular game to PC within 2025, expanding their current exclusive availability on PS5.
Reflecting on the current gaming industry trends on platforms like Steam and its increasing dominance in AAA gaming, Shift Up aspires to achieve even bigger success with the transition to PC than it has seen on consoles. An apt example that can be cited to substantiate these expectations is the remarkable success story of game heavyweight, Black Myth: Wukong.
The role-playing phenomenon developed by Game Science, a Chinese game studio, illustrates the vast possibilities of PC gaming with its impressive record of 10 million copies sold within the first 72 hours of its launch on the PC and PS5 platforms. Even more astounding, within a two-week timeframe, the game saw sales skyrocket to 18 million copies. Experts and stakeholders alike envision a tremendous 30 million lifetime sales forecast for Black Myth: Wukong, projecting even more growth with upcoming extensions to the game.
By comparison, Stellar Blade’s performance has been more modest but not any less impressive. The game secured 1 million sales on the PS5 platform well before the end of June. For now, Shift Up intends to keep the game exclusively on the PS5 platform, where sales have remained consistently stable. This operational success is attributed largely to continuous updates that the studio releases for the game, in addition to offering enticing new content such as DLC.
Fans of the Stellar Blade, for instance, eagerly anticipate the addition of the Nier: Automata DLC to the game. Set to be available from November 20, its unique content includes stylish costumes inspired by the game co-protagonist 2B and a brand-new hairstyle option for the game’s main character, Eve. Moreover, the introduction of a new feature, a photo mode, will further enhance gameplay for ardent players.
While Stellar Blade shares some similarities with other titles in the genre, it distinguishes itself with a robust battle system and thrilling in-game moments that provide unique gameplay experiences. These elements have resulted in high praise from gaming media pundits who acknowledge the game’s authenticity and originality.
Shift Up has remained committed to maintaining Stellar Blade’s popularity until it expands beyond the current PlayStation platform, continually delivering updates and new DLC to the game. With its potential wide-scale PC launch, the industry and the gaming community keenly anticipate its impact. Given the sensational success of titles like Black Myth: Wukong on the PC platform, prospects certainly seem promising for the future of Stellar Blade. As we edge towards 2025, both gamers and industry experts await to see how this successful PS5 title will thrive in the expansive world of PC gaming.
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