Update #2 [Wed 21st May 2025, 6am]:
As a gaming enthusiast, I’m eagerly waiting to spill some exciting updates about the global availability of Stellar Blade‘s PC port. Unfortunately, it seems like fans from nearly 130 countries can’t grab their copies yet, but that’s all set to change soon!
In contrast to some countries that don’t officially support PlayStation Network, Sony, the game’s publisher, has not been offering its PC software for sale in those regions. However, you won’t need a PlayStation Network account to experience the action game from the Korean studio. It remains uncertain whether they are close to resolving this issue or if they’re more optimistic about finding a solution.
Either way, this story isn’t going away.
Update #1 [Fri 16th May 2025, 6:45pm]:
Shift Up, the developer of Stellar Blade, is working diligently to rectify a problem that currently restricts the game’s sale in more than 129 countries on Steam.
In some nations not authorized for PlayStation Network (PSN) access, several Sony PC games are being withheld from sale. However, it’s important to note that Sony clarified that a PSN account isn’t necessary to play these games.
The studio has additionally made public frame rate charts to demonstrate that the implementation of Denuvo DRM in the game doesn’t affect performance.
When Stellar Blade launches on PC next month, it won’t necessitate a PlayStation Network account, according to Sony’s recent policy update. However, if you choose to link your username, you can unlock an extra outfit for the character Eve, but this is entirely optional and not compulsory in any way.
Contrary to most PlayStation games released on PC, this one won’t be available in 129 countries via Steam. Fans are puzzling over the reasons, though it’s likely some complex legal issues are at play. Only Sony can provide the actual explanation for their choice.
Countries blocked from buying the game include Egypt, the Philippines, and Vietnam.
It appears that Korean developer Shift Up may not have been cognizant of these restrictions, as indicated by their response to some affected customers on X (or Twitter) with surprised and sad emojis, inquiring about their location.
Meanwhile, it’s causing discontent among enthusiasts as the game employs Denuvo, an anti-piracy tool frequently criticized for potentially slowing down PC gaming experiences.
A Shift Up rep stated on social media that there’s no drop in performance because of Digital Rights Management (DRM). Even on less powerful systems, they assure us that the game can be played in high quality!
According to Shift Up, they have high hopes for the PC version of this game, anticipating that it will eventually outperform its PS5 counterpart in sales. So far, signs look promising as it’s quickly climbing the Steam pre-order rankings, but there are some challenges it needs to overcome before its release on June 11th.
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