After its exclusive launch on PlayStation in April, Stellar Blade is now set to dazzle PC gamers as well. Dive into the details about the game's upcoming PC release and its anticipated 2025 debut.

Stellar Blade is Coming to PC in 2025

Following hints from SHIFT UP CFO Jaewoo Ahn during their IPO press conference in June, the buzz about a PC version of Stellar Blade was finally confirmed today. SHIFT UP, the game's developer, announced that the sci-fi action title will hit PC screens in 2025. This announcement came in response to an investor's query about "platform expansion" during SHIFT UP's latest financial earnings report.

The developers cited the booming PC gaming market, especially on platforms like Steam, and the success of similar titles like Black Myth: Wukong as key factors for their optimism about the game's performance on PC. While a specific release date remains under wraps, SHIFT UP is committed to keeping the game's popularity alive through various initiatives. These include a much-anticipated collaboration DLC with Platinum Game’s NieR: Automata and the introduction of a Photo Mode, both set to launch on November 20, along with ongoing marketing efforts.

Stellar Blade's move to PC aligns with the trend of high-profile PlayStation exclusives expanding to this platform, following in the footsteps of titles like God of War Ragnarök and Marvel’s Spider-Man 2. However, this transition brings with it a potential caveat.

As a title published by Sony Interactive Entertainment and with SHIFT UP becoming a second-party developer for Sony in 2023, there's a likelihood that players might need to link their Steam accounts to their PlayStation Network (PSN) accounts to play Stellar Blade on PC. This requirement could pose a challenge for gamers in over 170 countries where PSN is unavailable.

Sony's rationale for this linking, as explained by Chief Financial Officer Hiroki Totoki, is to ensure a "safe" gaming experience, particularly for their live-service games. However, the application of this policy to single-player games like the Horizon series has sparked debate about its necessity.

While it's unclear whether Stellar Blade will enforce a PSN account requirement for PC players, the fact that SHIFT UP retains ownership of the IP suggests there might be flexibility. However, if such a requirement is implemented, it could impact the game's potential to surpass its console sales, as projected by SHIFT UP.

For those eager to learn more about Stellar Blade's impressive initial release, be sure to read our in-depth review below!