The anticipation for the upcoming Stellar Blade video game grows every single day as it is finally scheduled to be released on the 26th of April. What has helped the title gain such a large fan base, despite being the center of many controversies, is its perfectly crafted demo, which has attracted many players and tempted them to stay to see what comes next.
While demos for video games are not an uncommon sight, this particular title has managed to break all the records as it has reached an amount of Daily Active Users (DAUs) that one could have never imagined before. This achievement has even allowed it to take over the DAU record of none other than Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, which is another game that analysts and fans have been comparing Stellar Blade with.
Stellar Blade Demo has been a hit amongst the fans
As noted by GameWorldObserver, via Ampere Analysis, the demo for Stellar Blade has managed to achieve over 690,000 Daily Active Users (DAUs), which is significantly higher than other similar titles. The comparison in this context was made with Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, whose demo had a peak DAU of only 380,000, placing it much lower than the coming PlayStation-exclusive title in the chart.
What makes this analysis even better is how it predicts Stellar Blade will potentially surpass over 4 million DAUs after it is finally released in a few days, breaking many records when put in comparison with other video games that focus on a female protagonist.
There are many elements that make the game special, including its blade-centric gameplay which allows the player to do any possible moves that one can do with a blade. The game also has many little over-engineered details that the director himself has gone over, including how water drips off Eve’s body.
The director of the game, Hyung-Tae Kim, has mentioned how he would appreciate it if the player could take a little time out and pay attention to these details that the team has added with a lot of effort. He disclosed that he understands if the player would like to swiftly progress through the gameplay, but one should take time out to look closely at the over-detailed parts that have been put in.
Fans React To Stellar Blade’s Demo Reaching New Heights
With the amazing title scheduled to be released soon, more players have been wanting to play the demo than before, causing an influx of gamers who want to get a hands-on experience with Stellar Blade before it finally comes out. With the user count for the demo reaching new heights often, this is how fans have reacted on social media platforms.
Eve is about to be the new queen of action games. Shift Up deserves it, the demo is an absolute work of art. pic.twitter.com/R5b85RCy66
— Life Will Change (@LifeWillChange_) April 11, 2024
HOLY STELLAR SWEEP
— Kidboom (@LostArchives456) April 11, 2024
It gonna break records i can feel it in my gut. Specially in Asian market. In my country both deluxe and standard have taken the first and 2nd spot respectively for several weeks now. Super hyped to kill Stalker again after the game launches 🤣
— 🚫wokeness in gaming (@PrattyVee) April 11, 2024
This game gonna be huge.
— Lithium504 (@Lithium504) April 11, 2024
While a milestone of 4 million Daily Active Users can be difficult to achieve, it should still not be a major challenge bearing in mind the rising popularity of Stellar Blade. The only way that the game is lacking is how one of the major features that fans look after is going to be region-locked to players of Japan, leaving global gamers to hang and dry for now.
