Originally launched on April 26, 2024, on PlayStation 5, Shift Up’s Stellar Blade will launch on PC on June 11. The PC version will include several new features and additional content, which will also arrive on the PlayStation 5 version. As for the PC-specific features, those include support for NVIDIA DLSS 4 and AMD FSR 3, as well as unlocked frame rates. Those on ultrawide and super ultrawide monitors can enjoy the game in all its glory, with Stellar Blade supporting aspect ratios from 5:4 to 32:9. For those gaming on 4K monitors, there will be a 4K texture option in the settings. Naturally, the PC version supports the DualSense Controller with haptic feedback and adaptive trigger features. The game also has full user key customization for gamepads, keyboards, and mice.
The additional content starts with a new Boss Challenge: Mann, the leader of the Sentinels. As a seasoned warrior, a master of weapons, the bodyguard of Orcal, and the Guardian of Xion, Eve must prove she’s worthy by taking on Mann. Conquer the challenge, and it will unlock the Royal Guard Suit. Speaking of additional outfits, the update will introduce 25 new Nano Suits as rewards, and the Crimson Wing outfit will be given to all users to celebrate the PC release. The update also includes support for Simplified Chinese and Japanese voiceovers, with matching facial animations for both languages.
In my review of Stellar Blade, I said the game was partly brilliant and partly frustrating, but called it a remarkable success for Shift Up’s first attempt at an AAA game.
Stellar Blade PC Requirements
Minimum
- Average performance: 1080p at 60 FPS
- Graphic presets: Low
- CPU: Intel Core i5-7600K or AMD Ryzen 5 1600X
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB or AMD Radeon RX 580 8 GB
- RAM: 16 GB
- Storage: 75 GB HDD (SSD recommended)
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
Recommended
- Average performance: 1440p at 60 FPS
- Graphic presets: Medium
- CPU: Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT
- RAM: 16 GB
- Storage: 75 GB SSD
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
High
- Average performance: 1440p at 60 FPS
- Graphic presets: High
- CPU: Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER or AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT
- RAM: 16 GB
- Storage: 75 GB SSD
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
Very High
- Average performance: 4K at 60 FPS
- Graphic presets: Very High
- CPU: Intel Core i5-8400 or AMD Ryzen 5 3600X
- GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 or AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT
- RAM: 16 GB
- Storage: 75 GB SSD
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit
