Exciting news for fans of *Stellar Blade*—the PC version is set to launch via Steam on June 11, and it’s bringing a wealth of new features tailored specifically for PC gamers. A recently leaked trailer from Sony Interactive Entertainment confirmed the release date along with the announcement of the *Stellar Blade Complete Edition*, which includes the base game plus all previously released DLC content for both PC and PS5.
The trailer, originally posted on the official PlayStation YouTube channel before being taken down, has already made its way across the internet. Thanks to quick captures by fans, we now have a clear look at what’s coming. The Complete Edition will be available more than a year after the game’s successful debut on PS5 in April 2024, where it quickly gained popularity and surpassed one million sales within two months.
PC-Exclusive Features
For PC players, *Stellar Blade* delivers an enhanced experience featuring support for AI upscaling technologies such as NVIDIA DLSS 4 and AMD FSR 3. Gamers can also enjoy an unlocked framerate, improved visual fidelity with higher-resolution environment textures, and ultrawide display support. Additional enhancements include Japanese and Chinese voiceovers, as well as full DualSense controller support for immersive haptic feedback and adaptive trigger effects.
New Content Revealed
The trailer also teased exciting additions, including a dramatic new boss encounter against **Mann, Leader of the Sentinels**, and the introduction of **25 brand-new costumes**. While these appear to be launching with the Complete Edition, they are also expected to arrive on PS5 shortly after. One particularly intriguing moment toward the end of the trailer shows Eve releasing a memory stick—a scene not present in the original game. This has sparked speculation about potential future content, including a possible updated ending or even new DLC.
Commercial Success and Future Plans
Developed by Korean studio Shift Up, *Stellar Blade* became a major success following its launch on PS5. It generated $43 million in royalties during the last fiscal year, and the company anticipates that the PC version will outsell its console counterpart. With over a million copies sold in just two months on PS5, expectations are high for the Steam release. Shift Up has also hinted at the possibility of developing another title in the *Stellar Blade* franchise.
Gameplay and Reception
In *Stellar Blade*, players take on the role of Eve in a fast-paced action RPG set in a post-apocalyptic Earth overrun by mysterious alien invaders. Despite receiving praise for its combat mechanics and visual design, the game was critiqued for its underdeveloped characters and narrative shortcomings. IGN awarded it a 7/10, noting:
"Stellar Blade is great in all of the most important ways for an action game, but dull characters, a lackluster story, and several frustrating elements of its RPG mechanics prevent it from soaring along with the best of the genre."
Still, the game proved popular among fans of the genre, especially for its stylish combat and strong presentation. With the upcoming PC release offering expanded content and performance improvements, *Stellar Blade* looks poised for an even broader audience this time around.
