In a new gameplay trailer shared by IGN, players get a glimpse at what's to come in STALKER 2 and what weaponry and ammo will be available. It also shows off the gun attachments you'll get access to throughout the game. Since the original STALKER came out, it's been 17 years, and there have been major technological advancements since then. STALKER 2 is set to use Unreal Engine 5, and so far, all teasers and trailers have showcased amazing graphics. However, games using Unreal Engine 5 have been known to be temperamental. Despite this, the developers have promised that the […]
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A Stellar Blade PC port has yet to be officially announced, but one could be already in the works alongside additional content. As reported on the Tech4Gamers forums, two job listings from developer Shift Up related to the game have appeared online. The studio is looking to hire a Combat Designer for PC development which specifically asks for PC-related skills such as design and data work, heavily suggesting a port is going to be released at some point. Additionally, Shift Up is looking to hire a Battle Designer - Monster Creation for the creation of monster skills, AI design, and […]
South Korean Stellar Blade developer Shift Up has finalized its IPO (initial public offering), which turned out to be highly successful. As reported by Bloomberg, Shift Up raised $320 million (435 billion won, the local currency), the largest amount a gaming firm gathered during an IPO in almost three years. Back then, Krafton (maker of PUBG) raised $3.8 billion in its IPO. It's also the largest IPO in South Korea across all sectors since HD Hyundai Marine Solution in May. Lee Jieun, analyst at Daishin Securities Co., reckoned there would be 'ample space' for the stock to rise following the […]
PS5 exclusive Stellar Blade has dropped its first update since launch, and it serves up a hearty helping of new features, quality-of-life improvements, and fan service. The biggest addition is the new Boss Challenge mode, which developer Shift Up describes thusly… “The Boss Challenge pits you against the 19 bosses from the base game. Hone your skills, outwit your enemies… and then brutalize them. Progression in the Boss Challenge requires battle data from bosses you’ve previously defeated. You can also fight bosses on Hard difficulty setting after you’ve seen the ending of the game. You can either load up and […]
Stellar Blade is certainly one of the most successful games released this year. The PlayStation 5 action game developed by South Korean developer Shift Up garnered widespread acclaim from critics and users alike when it launched last month. Our Kai Tatsumoto rated the game 9 out of 10 in his review: No butts about it, Stellar Blade is a marvelous feast for the eyes and a technically impressive action RPG. Those who find the hyper-sexualized Eve offputting will find little redemption in finding some modesty for the playable heroine, but at the same time, those already accustomed to the years […]
In recent years, it’s become common for AAA games to hold back their New Game+ modes, often rolling them out as part of a “big update” weeks or months after launch. Well, apparently, that won’t be the case with the upcoming PS5 exclusive Stellar Blade, which will have New Game+ available from launch, and it sounds pretty meaty. In addition to tackling the game at a higher difficulty, players can look forward to learning new skills and earning a bunch of NG+ exclusive outfits for Eve (a hefty 34 all!) We have more details about NG+ below, but first, check […]
Prior to release, all indications were that Stellar Blade would be an unusually technically polished current-gen launch, with the game’s demo leaving many impressed. But, of course, demos aren’t always indicative of the final game, with devs sometimes taking a thin slice of gameplay and give it more polish than the rest of the game. Well, the review embargo for Stellar Blade has arrived, and it seems it’s not only a good time in terms of action (check out Wccftech’s positive review here) but according to the tech heads at Digital Foundry, the full game is every bit as technically […]
Excitement for the upcoming PS5-exclusive Stellar Blade has been building following the game’s well-received, and refreshingly technically sound, demo dropped, but some folks may still have some questions about the stylish action game. Thankfully, Stellar Blade general director Kim Hyeong-tae and technical director Lee Dong-gi have been doing interviews for various Asian gaming publications that may clear up some of those queries. On the subject of the game’s length, it seems like the main questline will be around 25 hours. Meanwhile, those who opt to clean up the sidequests and collectibles, could get anywhere from 30 to 50 hours out […]
Shift Up, the South Korean studio responsible for the upcoming Stellar Blade, appears to be hiring for a new project in Unreal Engine. The studio's largest game to date, Stellar Blade, has yet to be released for PlayStation 5, but the Seoul-based developer is already recruiting employees for a new AAA Sci-fi Action RPG within Unreal Engine. At the time of writing, there are several positions at the studio, including a position as a programmer, monster concept artist, character concept artist, animator, and screenwriter. Although the job descriptions don't reveal that many details, it appears that the studio is working […]
Stellar Blade is Sony’s big release for next month, but if you don’t want to wait, you can get a taste of the game today as a demo has just dropped (after being accidentally released for a minute earlier this month). The demo lets you experience the first chapter of the game or around one to two hours of gameplay. Check out a teaser trailer and a bit more detail, below. “The demo takes place from the very beginning of the game when Eve, a member of the 7th Airborne Squad is sent to Earth on a mission to reclaim […]
Stellar Blade will feature three different display modes when it launches this April on PlayStation 5, members of the development team confirmed. In an interview with German publication Play3, as spotted by Genki on X/Twitter, Game Director Kim Hyung-Tae and technical director Lee Dong-Gi confirmed the game will feature three different display modes. Performance mode seems to be the mode to play the game as the developers intended, as it was developed with 60 FPS in mind, as is usually the case for action games. Also featured will be a resolution mode with 4K resolution support and a Balanced mode […]
The upcoming Stellar Blade for PlayStation 5 has received an 18+ age rating in Korea. Those who have seen the trailers for Shift Up's upcoming action-adventure will agree that the developer has spent much time highlighting the character model of the game's protagonist Eve. As a matter of fact, the team has recently confirmed that extra time has been spent on Eve's backside due to the player's perspective. "When it comes to the design, we put special attention on the back of the character because the player is always facing the back of the character when they’re playing,” game director […]
The new M4 Macs will be available in a multitude of retail stores around the world, giving users access to newer chipsets, along with a slew of other improvements. Unfortunately, there is a limited number of viewing spaces for each product, and given that the Apple Vision Pro did not attain the traction the technology giant was hoping for, it has to prioritize one category over the other. Also, given how the headset’s production has reportedly slowed down, and with the device no longer being made by the end of 2024, it is the right decision to reduce its presence […]
Sega is delisting over 60 games across console and PC digital storefronts next month. The company reassured players that those who already owned the retro games will still be able to download and play them after they’ve been delisted, but that doesn’t ...
A Stellar Blade PC port has yet to be officially announced, but one could be already in the works alongside additional content. As reported on the Tech4Gamers forums, two job listings from developer Shift Up related to the game have appeared online. The studio is looking to hire a Combat Designer for PC development which specifically asks for PC-related skills such as design and data work, heavily suggesting a port is going to be released at some point. Additionally, Shift Up is looking to hire a Battle Designer - Monster Creation for the creation of monster skills, AI design, and […]
South Korean Stellar Blade developer Shift Up has finalized its IPO (initial public offering), which turned out to be highly successful. As reported by Bloomberg, Shift Up raised $320 million (435 billion won, the local currency), the largest amount a gaming firm gathered during an IPO in almost three years. Back then, Krafton (maker of PUBG) raised $3.8 billion in its IPO. It's also the largest IPO in South Korea across all sectors since HD Hyundai Marine Solution in May. Lee Jieun, analyst at Daishin Securities Co., reckoned there would be 'ample space' for the stock to rise following the […]
PS5 exclusive Stellar Blade has dropped its first update since launch, and it serves up a hearty helping of new features, quality-of-life improvements, and fan service. The biggest addition is the new Boss Challenge mode, which developer Shift Up describes thusly… “The Boss Challenge pits you against the 19 bosses from the base game. Hone your skills, outwit your enemies… and then brutalize them. Progression in the Boss Challenge requires battle data from bosses you’ve previously defeated. You can also fight bosses on Hard difficulty setting after you’ve seen the ending of the game. You can either load up and […]
Stellar Blade is certainly one of the most successful games released this year. The PlayStation 5 action game developed by South Korean developer Shift Up garnered widespread acclaim from critics and users alike when it launched last month. Our Kai Tatsumoto rated the game 9 out of 10 in his review: No butts about it, Stellar Blade is a marvelous feast for the eyes and a technically impressive action RPG. Those who find the hyper-sexualized Eve offputting will find little redemption in finding some modesty for the playable heroine, but at the same time, those already accustomed to the years […]
In recent years, it’s become common for AAA games to hold back their New Game+ modes, often rolling them out as part of a “big update” weeks or months after launch. Well, apparently, that won’t be the case with the upcoming PS5 exclusive Stellar Blade, which will have New Game+ available from launch, and it sounds pretty meaty. In addition to tackling the game at a higher difficulty, players can look forward to learning new skills and earning a bunch of NG+ exclusive outfits for Eve (a hefty 34 all!) We have more details about NG+ below, but first, check […]
Prior to release, all indications were that Stellar Blade would be an unusually technically polished current-gen launch, with the game’s demo leaving many impressed. But, of course, demos aren’t always indicative of the final game, with devs sometimes taking a thin slice of gameplay and give it more polish than the rest of the game. Well, the review embargo for Stellar Blade has arrived, and it seems it’s not only a good time in terms of action (check out Wccftech’s positive review here) but according to the tech heads at Digital Foundry, the full game is every bit as technically […]
Excitement for the upcoming PS5-exclusive Stellar Blade has been building following the game’s well-received, and refreshingly technically sound, demo dropped, but some folks may still have some questions about the stylish action game. Thankfully, Stellar Blade general director Kim Hyeong-tae and technical director Lee Dong-gi have been doing interviews for various Asian gaming publications that may clear up some of those queries. On the subject of the game’s length, it seems like the main questline will be around 25 hours. Meanwhile, those who opt to clean up the sidequests and collectibles, could get anywhere from 30 to 50 hours out […]
Shift Up, the South Korean studio responsible for the upcoming Stellar Blade, appears to be hiring for a new project in Unreal Engine. The studio's largest game to date, Stellar Blade, has yet to be released for PlayStation 5, but the Seoul-based developer is already recruiting employees for a new AAA Sci-fi Action RPG within Unreal Engine. At the time of writing, there are several positions at the studio, including a position as a programmer, monster concept artist, character concept artist, animator, and screenwriter. Although the job descriptions don't reveal that many details, it appears that the studio is working […]
Stellar Blade is Sony’s big release for next month, but if you don’t want to wait, you can get a taste of the game today as a demo has just dropped (after being accidentally released for a minute earlier this month). The demo lets you experience the first chapter of the game or around one to two hours of gameplay. Check out a teaser trailer and a bit more detail, below. “The demo takes place from the very beginning of the game when Eve, a member of the 7th Airborne Squad is sent to Earth on a mission to reclaim […]
Stellar Blade will feature three different display modes when it launches this April on PlayStation 5, members of the development team confirmed. In an interview with German publication Play3, as spotted by Genki on X/Twitter, Game Director Kim Hyung-Tae and technical director Lee Dong-Gi confirmed the game will feature three different display modes. Performance mode seems to be the mode to play the game as the developers intended, as it was developed with 60 FPS in mind, as is usually the case for action games. Also featured will be a resolution mode with 4K resolution support and a Balanced mode […]
The upcoming Stellar Blade for PlayStation 5 has received an 18+ age rating in Korea. Those who have seen the trailers for Shift Up's upcoming action-adventure will agree that the developer has spent much time highlighting the character model of the game's protagonist Eve. As a matter of fact, the team has recently confirmed that extra time has been spent on Eve's backside due to the player's perspective. "When it comes to the design, we put special attention on the back of the character because the player is always facing the back of the character when they’re playing,” game director […]