Stellar Blade’s PC version is priced higher than it probably should be in some countries. Steam costs are way above what people expected

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The trailer for the Stellar Blade PC game, which was leaked a few days ago and then removed from YouTube, has been reinstated. Things were going well until the pre-orders went live. Then, players encountered an unanticipated problem: a puzzling region lock on Steam, which even the developers appeared to be unaware of. To add insult to injury, the price in certain countries is higher than initially estimated.

Stellar Blade’s Steam pricing

In the United Kingdom, the standard version of Stellar Blade is approximately 49.99 GBP, while the Complete Edition costs around 66.99 GBP. However, keep in mind that these figures may be slightly different due to slight variations in pricing.

If you examine the proposed prices for Stellar Blade on SteamDB and contrast them with the actual cost, you’ll find a pattern similar to that of many popular games today. In much the same way as with Doom: The Dark Ages, it’s not uncommon for the predicted costs to differ from the final price we pay.

In areas characterized by volatile currencies or swift market fluctuations, as well as regions with rapidly changing tax policies, it’s quite typical to encounter such situations. Even countries considered economically stable, such as the United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore, are experiencing significantly increased prices nowadays.

As a gamer, it’s quite refreshing to notice that games from smaller or indie studios tend to follow Steam’s recommended pricing. For instance, the latest game I’ve got my eyes on, The Precinct, along with R.E.P.O. and V Rising, are all priced reasonably, making them an affordable treat for gaming enthusiasts like me. In fact, I’m looking forward to spending my whole weekend immersed in The Precinct without breaking the bank.

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2025-05-16 15:33