Stellar Blade PC Launch Blocked?! Here’s What You Need to Know!

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Summary

  • Shift Up has addressed the region lock issue for Stellar Blade’s PC launch, promising to resolve the issue as quickly as possible.
  • The game’s Complete Edition is scheduled to launch on PC and PS5 on June 11.
  • Shift Up has confirmed that mods will be fully supported in the PC version with zero restrictions.

Shift Up, the creators behind Stellar Blade, have issued a statement about the ongoing region lock problem that has arisen as the action-adventure game gears up for its PC debut. Originally launched on PlayStation 5 in April 2024, Stellar Blade is set to hit PCs on June 11; however, an unexpected issue has surfaced and threatens to derail the studio’s plans.

After achieving tremendous success with the game Stellar Blade on Sony systems, Shift Up openly discussed their intention to bring the game to PC at a later date. This week, news broke about the Complete Edition of Stellar Blade, available for both PC and PS5. This version will introduce 25 new Nano Suits, a new boss fight, additional voiceover options in Japanese and Chinese, as well as improved facial animations for those utilizing these language options. Many eager gamers are looking forward to running the game on their PCs and benefiting from the numerous mods expected to be released soon. However, an issue has surfaced that’s causing problems for many players trying to access the Stellar Blade page on Steam.

Yesterday, it was found out that the Steam edition of Stellar Blade had been restricted in over a hundred countries for undisclosed reasons. Now, Shift Up is trying to reassure excited gamers, indicating in a fresh Twitter update that the development team is working with Sony to address the unexpected regional lockout issue and aiming to sort it out swiftly. The post also offered some additional information about the forthcoming PC launch, specifically mentioning that while players can connect their PSN accounts, it’s not compulsory. Modifications will be fully supported in Stellar Blade’s PC version without any limitations, which many players are happy to hear. Regrettably, the game will still incorporate the debated Denuvo DRM system.

Stellar Blade Developer Shift Up Working to Quickly Resolve PC Region Lock Issue

Despite initial debates, Stellar Blade ultimately proved to be a monumental success for Shift UP, outperforming all other games in North America in April 2024 and selling a million copies by June of that year alone. Recently, it was disclosed that the director of Stellar Blade had joined the ranks of the 50 wealthiest individuals in Korea, with an estimated net worth approaching $725 million. With the region lock issue resolved, many are eagerly anticipating the game’s performance on PC.

In the latest revelation, Hyung-tae declared his Game of the Year for 2025, expressing high praise for “Clair Obscur: Expedition 33” and disclosing that he had achieved Platinum status in this popular RPG following 96 hours of gameplay. Currently, “Expedition 33” holds the top rating on OpenCritic, with an average score of 92. Both “Split Fiction” and “Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2” trail closely behind with scores of 90 each.

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2025-05-17 17:33