"Stellar Blade: No Microtransactions, Demo Tips, and Exclusive Preorder Details"

Developer Shift Up confirms that upcoming PlayStation 5 exclusive game Stellar Blade will not include microtransactions, with CEO Kim Hyeong-tae emphasizing that the initial purchase price will cover all content. While potential paid expansions and collaborations with other IPs may lead to additional purchases in the future, the game is set to offer free updates such as additional costumes. This announcement stands out in an industry where microtransactions have become increasingly common, and it aligns with a trend of developers, including CD Projekt Red, expressing a commitment to avoiding microtransactions in single-player games.