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Stellar Blade director Hyung-tae Kim says AI is an essential tool for South Korea to compete globally against China and the US, as the country shifts from MMO-focused trends to AAA projects; he argues AI can boost productivity—potentially letting one person do the work of 100—though the broader job impact and the outcomes of widespread AI adoption remain debated.
The game Stellar Blade received a new update (version 1.014.001) that adds three new epilogues, enhancing the game's story content.
Shift Up released a surprise update 1.013 for Stellar Blade on PS5 and PC, primarily fixing bugs and improving features like Photo Mode and gameplay issues, with no new content added. The game is feature-complete, and a sequel is in development, with some new content released for PS5 to celebrate the PC launch.
The article discusses how the discourse around the action game Wuchang: Fallen Feathers has been dominated by debates over its protagonist's appearance, similar to the controversy surrounding Stellar Blade, where character design and attractiveness overshadow gameplay and other aspects. Despite the game's mechanical competence, online discussions focus more on character aesthetics, reflecting a broader trend in gaming culture. The article suggests that developers should focus on improving substance to shift the conversation away from superficial features.
Stellar Blade exemplifies excellent PC port quality with stable performance, ultrawide support up to 32:9, and smooth gameplay across various devices, setting a high standard for future game optimization and porting practices.
Stellar Blade, a game blending arcade action and Soulslike elements, has received highly positive Steam reviews with over 94% approval, especially praising its music and gameplay, despite some criticisms. The game recently launched on PC with new DLC and updates, and is rumored to be ported to Switch 2. Fans are actively modding the game, including controversial mods, while the developer supports modding freedom. The game is also noted for its success on PS5 and upcoming sequel development.
Stellar Blade has sold over 3 million copies worldwide, and its developer, Shift Up, plans to include a richer narrative in the upcoming sequel, addressing the story's previous limitations due to cutscene costs. The team is currently focused on releasing a PC port, aiming for 2027, while the game has already achieved significant success on Steam, becoming Sony's biggest single-player launch. Despite mixed reviews, the game is notable for its gameplay and technical features.
Stellar Blade sold over 1 million units in just three days after its PC launch, reaching nearly 200,000 concurrent players on Steam during its debut weekend, and has achieved a total of 3 million sales including PS5. The game has been successful in China due to regional pricing and a Chinese dub, and has received two major expansion packs, with a sequel already in development for 2027.
The Steam port of Stellar Blade has become PlayStation's most successful PC single-player game, surpassing titles like God of War and Spider-Man in concurrent players, indicating a growing success for PlayStation titles on PC despite the lack of a simultaneous release strategy.
Stellar Blade has sold over 3 million units globally, with 1 million on PC in just three days, and the CEO hopes for a sequel in 2027, despite challenges in narrative development and the game's recent release in April 2024.
Stellar Blade has sold over 3 million units worldwide, with the PC version selling over 1 million units in just three days, setting a record for a single-player console game from Korea. The game also peaked at nearly 192,000 concurrent Steam players over the weekend.
Stellar Blade's PC release has led to a surge in mods, with 41% of the 234 mods being adult-themed, turning the game into a hub for NSFW content, especially centered around the main character Eve Feethands.
The article discusses the modding scene for Stellar Blade on PC, highlighting that around 40% of mods are NSFW, and features three particularly risqué mods, including outfits and a humorous mod replacing a boss with Thomas the Tank Engine, emphasizing the community's creative and provocative contributions.
The PC version of Stellar Blade has set a new record for Sony-published single-player games on Steam, peaking at 183.8K concurrent players, more than doubling previous records held by games like Ghost of Tsushima and God of War, indicating strong interest and potential for future records with upcoming releases like Lost Soul Aside.
The article shares ten essential tips for new players of Stellar Blade, including focusing on beta attacks, utilizing parry and dodge mechanics, managing boss shields, completing side quests for better gear and experience, scanning for upgrades, hunting corpses for resources, maximizing vendor reputation for outfits and materials, being aware of the point of no return, and enjoying the New Game Plus mode for additional content.