Stellar Blade, the action-packed RPG from Shift Up, has achieved impressive success on PC, following its initial release on PlayStation. The game’s performance has captivated players worldwide, quickly becoming a standout title in the gaming community.
Stellar Blade’s Meteoric Rise
Reports suggest that Stellar Blade’s PC version sold over a million copies within the first three days of release. In total, the game has reached 3 million sales across both PS5 and PC platforms. An astounding 98% of PC users have recommended the game, as reflected in its “overwhelmingly positive” Steam score. Shift Up’s creation has now become the “best-selling PlayStation-exclusive launch IP in history” on PC, surpassing titles like Ghost of Tsushima, God of War, Marvel’s Spider-Man, Horizon Zero Dawn, and The Last of Us in peak concurrent users on Steam.
Helldivers 2, however, remains a dominant force, leading sales in both single and multiplayer categories with an estimated 12.7 million copies sold.
Advanced Features and Market Trends
Stellar Blade’s PC edition, launched just six months ago in June, offers features like AI upscaling through Nvidia DLSS 4 and AMD FSR 3, an unlocked framerate, and supports ultrawide displays. Additional perks include Japanese and Chinese voiceovers, higher resolution textures, and DualSense compatibility for enhanced feedback. Meanwhile, recent reports indicate Sony’s remarkable $1.5 billion revenue from Steam due to its first-party games, though sales of sequels like Horizon Forbidden West and God of War: Ragnarök show a decline, hinting that the initial excitement may be dwindling.
Analysts note that while major franchises have reached PC, the anticipation for newer releases is diminishing. For instance, God of War sold 2.5 million copies after 427 days on Steam, outperforming its sequel, Ragnarök, in the same period. A similar trend is observed with Marvel’s Spider-Man’s sequel.
Future Prospects and Reviews
Estimates suggest Valve has earned approximately $350 million from its 30% share of all Steam sales. Reviews of Stellar Blade give it a 7/10 rating, highlighting its strengths as an action game but noting its lackluster story and character development. Fans can also look forward to the announced sequel, Stellar Blade 2, on the horizon.
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