Stellar Blade Dominates 2024 Korea Game Awards

SHIFT UP's Stellar Blade achieved remarkable success at the 2024 Korea Game Awards, held on November 13th at the Busan Exhibition & Convention Center (BEXCO). The game secured an impressive seven awards, a testament to its exceptional quality.

Stellar Blade's Triumph at the 2024 Korea Game Awards

The accolades included the coveted Excellence Award, alongside wins in Game Planning/Scenario, Graphics, Character Design, and Sound Design. Adding to its impressive haul, Stellar Blade also received the Outstanding Developer Award and the Popular Game Award.

This marks the fifth Korea Game Award win for Stellar Blade's Director and SHIFT UP CEO, Kim Hyung-tae. His previous successes span titles like Magna Carta 2, The War of Genesis 3, Blade & Soul, and Goddess of Victory: Nikke.

In his acceptance speech, as reported by Econovill, Kim Hyung-tae expressed his gratitude, acknowledging the initial doubts surrounding the development of a Korean-made console game and highlighting the team's collective effort in achieving such significant success.

While Stellar Blade narrowly missed the Grand Prize (awarded to Netmarble’s Solo Leveling: ARISE), the team at SHIFT UP remains focused on the future. Kim Hyung-tae confirmed ongoing plans for substantial updates and expressed confidence in future achievements, aiming for the Grand Prize in subsequent games.

Below is a summary of the 2024 Korea Game Awards winners:

While Stellar Blade wasn't nominated for the Golden Joystick Awards' Ultimate Game of the Year, its future looks bright with a planned PC release in 2025 and a collaboration with NieR: Automata launching November 20th. SHIFT UP's Q3 financial results indicate continued investment in the game's marketing and updates, suggesting a long-term commitment to its success. This win sets a strong precedent for future Korean AAA game development.