Stellar Blade Sales Soar, PC Version Outpaces PS5

Shift Up, the developer behind Stellar Blade, has announced a record-breaking year, with Stellar Blade generating $43 million in royalties. The PC version is projected to surpass the PlayStation 5 sales, particularly within the Asian market.

Game World Observer reported Shift Up's 2024 financial report, showcasing a 30.4% year-over-year revenue increase, reaching $151.4 million. A significant portion, $43.2 million, stemmed directly from Stellar Blade royalties.

The company anticipates continued success, emphasizing strong PC sales expectations exceeding those of the console release. While a Stellar Blade sequel remains under consideration, Shift Up will unveil its new title, Project Witches, in the first half of 2025. Project Witches was initially announced in 2024, shortly after Stellar Blade's PS5 launch, preempting significant demand for a direct sequel.

Stellar Blade, a fast-paced action RPG, casts players as Eve, fighting against alien invaders to liberate Earth. While achieving commercial success, selling over a million copies and receiving a 7/10 rating from IGN, the game's reception was mixed, with criticism directed at its underdeveloped characters, weak narrative, and frustrating RPG mechanics. Our review highlighted its strong action gameplay but noted these shortcomings as preventing it from reaching the genre's pinnacle.