Stellar Blade PC Release Date Confirmed For 2025

Stellar Blade, initially a PlayStation exclusive, is officially coming to PC in 2025! This announcement follows earlier speculation and confirms the developer SHIFT UP's plans for platform expansion. Read on for details on the PC release and potential PSN requirements.

PC Release Confirmed for 2025

SHIFT UP, citing the growing PC gaming market and the success of titles like Black Myth: Wukong, has confirmed a 2025 PC release. While a specific date remains unannounced, the developer plans to maintain the game's popularity through various strategies before the PC launch. These strategies include the upcoming November 20th release of collaborative DLC with NieR: Automata and the much-requested Photo Mode, along with continued marketing efforts.

Potential PSN Requirement Raises Concerns

As a Sony-published title and with SHIFT UP's second-party developer status, a PSN account link for Steam may be required. This would unfortunately exclude players in regions without PSN access. Sony's stated reason for this practice is to ensure "safe" live-service gameplay, though its application to single-player titles remains controversial.

The necessity of a PSN account for the PC version remains uncertain. Since SHIFT UP retains IP ownership, it's possible this requirement might not be enforced. However, such a requirement could significantly impact PC sales, potentially hindering SHIFT UP's goal of surpassing console sales.

For more on Stellar Blade's initial release, be sure to check out our review (link to review would go here).