Stellar Blade Dev Reports Record Year, PC Sales to Surpass PS5

Shift Up, the developer behind Stellar Blade, has announced a record-breaking year, with the game generating $43 million in royalties. The company's 2024 financial report shows a total revenue of $151.4 million, a 30.4% year-on-year increase. This success is largely attributed to Stellar Blade's strong performance, and the company anticipates even greater success with the upcoming PC release, predicting it will outsell the PlayStation 5 version, particularly in the Asian market.

While Stellar Blade continues to thrive, Shift Up also plans to unveil its new title, Project Witches, in the first half of 2025. This new game, revealed in 2024, precedes any significant momentum for a Stellar Blade sequel, although Shift Up has confirmed that a sequel is under consideration.

Stellar Blade, a fast-paced action RPG, puts players in the role of Eve as she fights to reclaim Earth from unknown invaders. The game, which sold over a million copies, received a 7/10 rating from IGN, praised for its core action gameplay but criticized for its underdeveloped characters, weak story, and frustrating RPG mechanics. IGN's review summarized the game as strong in key areas for an action game, but ultimately held back by its narrative and RPG systems.