Stellar Blade fans, get ready to dive deeper into the universe of Hyung-Tae Kim’s magnum opus as the director himself unveils some exciting plans for the game’s future.
In an interview with a Korean digital magazine, Kim shared insights into what players can expect post-launch, including additional costumes and the much-anticipated New Game+ mode, all as free updates.
Stellar Blade’s Director Says No to Most Microtransactions
One thing that Kim emphasized during the interview with Ruliweb was the team’s commitment to keeping Stellar Blade free from the scourge of microtransactions. He stated:
We want to make it clear at this point that Stellar Blade will not require any additional expenses that gamers are not aware of beyond what they paid for the package.
However, he did mention one exception: collaborations with other companies’ IPs, which may result in paid costume DLCs.
Kim assured players that even after the game’s release, the team would continue to work on balancing patches to address any issues and enhance the overall gameplay experience. For hardcore players, a New Game+ mode will be added in the final release.
Regarding the release of a trial, the director expressed his reason for going this route:
It was my will to distribute the trial version. Since domestic console titles are so rare, we thought it was our task to provide a trial version that was linked to the main game.
Kim emphasized the significance of playing the game firsthand, explaining, “No matter how much you watch the video about an action game, you can’t know everything about it unless you play it yourself.” He acknowledged that while the trial version doesn’t cover every aspect of Stellar Blade, it’s a glimpse into the game’s potential.
He also spoke about some critical gameplay mechanics and how they work:
For example, you can equip up to 4 gears in total, and if you put them in with a focus on speed, combos that would normally be impossible can be connected quickly.
The game is set to release on April 26th, 2024, so mark your calendars! You’ll be able to experience SB‘s magic very soon.
Stellar Blade’s Trial Is a Smash Hit
Sony Interactive Entertainment and Shift Up‘s highly anticipated action-adventure title is making waves even before its official release.
The trial-first strategy has done spectacularly, and the game has secured the top spot for pre-orders on both the PlayStation Store and Amazon.
Across all major PlayStation Store regions, Stellar Blade reigns supreme as the best-selling game in pre-order charts. Following closely behind are other highly anticipated titles, including Final Fantasy XIV: Dawntrail – Collector’s Edition and Sea of Thieves: Premium Edition.
Its popularity extends beyond digital platforms, as it also dominates Amazon charts, being the best-selling PS5 game on Amazon USA.
Did you try out the SB demo? What did you think about it, and was it enough to convince you to buy the game? Let us know in the comments below!
