Stellar Blade… the name kinda rings in my ears like a half-remembered tune from last summer. Weird, huh? Anyway, it was this big deal last year, and now Shift Up, the folks behind it, seem to be cooking up more fun with a PC version and some snazzy Complete Edition. I mean, who saw that coming? Maybe you did, but I sure didn’t.
So, there was this hiccup, quite literally, when the official PlayStation YouTube channel tossed up a trailer by accident. Total slip-up. It’s down now, but not before some eagle-eyed fans snagged it and shared it with the whole Stellar Blade gang on Reddit. I can’t even keep my phone from going for a swim, but these heroes managed this feat. June 11th, mark that day, ‘cause that’s when it drops on PC—and with a Complete Edition tag, no less. Yeah, PS5 too, same day.
This Complete Edition isn’t just a rehash. It’s loaded with the game itself and some extras like the Planet Diving Suit for Eve—reminded me of those toys I couldn’t live without as a kid. And those Fluffy Bear Pack Drone Cosmetics? Sounds bizarrely charming. Plus, DLC mash-ups with Nikke and Nier: Automata. Oh, and preorders snag you some slick stuff like Classic Round Glasses and this spiffy Planet Diving Suit in white. Eve’s fashion game is gonna be strong.
Price tag? Not yet, sadly. But given the accidental video bombshell, details are probably coming soon. At least that’s the hope! I’m on pins and needles, honestly.
Reflecting back on last year, Stellar Blade scored quite well. Got an 81 on Metacritic across, like, 134 critic reviews. Pretty wild, right? And it wasn’t just a critic darling—it snagged a few trophies at award gigs too. By the way, it won the Best New Character award on the PS Blog’s Game of the Year Awards. That’s like getting the best seat at the concert, isn’t it?
Also, let’s talk about sales ‘cause this game didn’t just ride the wave, it practically surfed it. Shift Up, as a thank you, gave their employees a 5 million won bonus—around $3,400, if your currency conversion is as rusty as mine. Plus, a PS5 Pro. I don’t even know what to say… except where can I sign up for this team?
Sooo, there it is. Stellar Blade’s return, and we’re all just waiting to see what happens next.
