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| Platforms | PlayStation 5 |
| Modes | Single-player |
| Genres | Action-adventure |
| Rating | MATURE | PEGI 18 | GRAC 19 |
| Publisher | Sony Interactive Entertainment |
| Developer | Shift Up |
| Release Date | April 26, 2024 |
DEV STAFF
| Director | Hyung Tae Kim |
| Producer | Joo Hwan Lee |
| Artists | Hyung Tae Kim Chang Min Lee Jang Hee-Cheol |
| Technical Director | Dongki Lee |
| Designers | Hyung Min Lee Jiyeon Lee Dongwon Lee Sohyun Kim |
| Composers | Jin Bae Park Oliver Good Keita Inoue Keiichi Okabe |
| Project Manager | Nakyung Yoo |
OVERVIEW
RECLAIM EARTH FOR MANKIND
The future of humanity hangs in the balance in Stellar Blade, an all-new story-driven action adventure on PlayStationĀ®5.
Ravaged by strange, powerful creatures, Earth has been abandoned, and what is left of the decimated human race has fled to a Colony in outer space.
After traveling from the Colony, 7th Airborne Squad member EVE arrives on the desolate remains of our planet with a clear-cut mission: to save humankind by reclaiming Earth from the Naytiba ā the malevolent force that has devastated it.
But as EVE tackles the Naytiba one by one, piecing together the mysteries of the past in the ruins of human civilization, she realizes that her mission is far from straightforward. In fact, almost nothing is as it seemsā¦
WORLD
EXPLORE AN EXTRAORDINARY POST-APOCALYPTIC WORLD
From the crumbling buildings of Xion, to the vast Wasteland and Great Desert beyond, journey to breathtaking science fiction-inspired environments, brought to life by the graphical power of PS5Ā®.
A once bustling metropolis, Xion is now populated by a scattering of human survivors, many in dire need of EVEās help. Its streets, alleys and piazzas are filled with rusting relics and malfunctioning machines. Naytiba lurk around every corner. And outside the city limits, the sinister wilderness that stretches far into the distance is every bit as dangerousā¦
Battle through this semi-open world on your way to EVEās next objective, or leave the beaten track to tackle side quests, scavenge items, and uncover more of the intriguing secrets behind Earthās downfall.
COMBAT
A THRILLING SLICE OF RAZOR-SHARP ACTION
Engage in blisteringly fast combat as you slash a path through the remnants of Earth, facing epic boss encounters that will challenge both brain and brawn in equal measure.
Develop EVEās attacking skills, think on your feet, and outwit the Naytiba in battles that become increasingly punishing as you progress.
Basic Attacks
Armed with her one-handed blade, the Blood Edge, EVEās Quick & Strong Attacks are simple, sharp, and brutal. Leading into a variety of combo attacks, youāll need to master these quickly to survive.Ranged Attacks
When the enemyās balance is disturbed or a successful Repulse is triggered, the enemyās weak spot is exposed.
Targeting the weak spot with a long-range weapon can inflict heavy damage. You can upgrade the drone from the console to use different types of ammunition.
Beta Skills
Beta Energy is charged by attacking the enemy. With that energy, you can utilize Beta Skills that are acquired and upgraded via the Skill Tree.Burst Skills
Burst Energy is charged upon successful Perfect Dodge, Blink, or Repulse. Burst Skills can be used with charged Burst Energy.Burst Skills can be acquired at each regionās base camp kiosk.
CHARACTERS
EVE
Originating from the off-world Colony where the human race shelters, EVEās arrival on Earth is a disaster. As the 7th Airborne Squad begins its operation to reclaim the planet from the Naytiba, a ferocious surprise attack leaves her unit decimated.With the odds firmly against her survival, EVE is saved by a scavenger called Adam, who guides her into Xion, the last remaining city on Earth.
Aided by Adam ā and later an engineer called Lily ā EVE vows to continue her mission: the complete elimination of the Naytiba.
Referred to as āAngelā by Xionās surviving residents, EVE explores the treacherous territory, uncovering more of its surprises with almost every step. As she does, it becomes apparent that she faces much more than a battle against a formidable enemy forceā¦ Her values and everything she has held true to this point are about to be questioned.
TACHY
The courageous leader of the 7th Airborne Squad, Tachy is a decorated soldier, renowned for her tactical acumen, combat, and survival skills.The mission to Earth leading an assault team into battle against the Naytiba couldnāt have been in safer hands, but things go very wrong.
They barely have a moment to take a breath of their home planetās air before theyāre confronted by a shocking attack by a Naytiba from beyond their darkest nightmares.
ADAM
A scavenger who roams the devastated land, Adam spends his days gathering resources that help keep the city of Xion and its remaining human inhabitants alive.He works alone outside the cityās boundaries and has little interaction with his fellow survivors beyond occasional contact with Orcal, an elder who relies on Adam to retrieve the Hyper Cells that are needed to bring Xion back from oblivion.
Following the 7th Airborne Squadās doomed arrival on Earth, Adam comes to EVEās rescue, and the pair subsequently join forces, using each otherās skills to locate Hyper Cells, assist the citizens of Xion, and of course, fight the Naytiba.
LILY
An engineer from the 5th Airborne Squad sent to Earth on an earlier expedition, Lily is separated from her unit during its descent to the planetās surface.She survives, lying low until she picks up EVEās signal. A loyal, skilled technician, Lily commits to helping EVE destroy the Naytiba, putting her talent to good use in upgrading EVEās equipment as she progresses deeper into her mission.
MEDIA
Announcement Trailer
Official Story Trailer
Gameplay Overview Trailer
Launch Trailer
Making of Stellar Blade Trailer
BIBI āEveā Official Music Video
Stellar Blade Motion Comic
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Thick Thighs Save Lives
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Northeastmonk
Gold Member
Wonderful OT. I went ahead and got the deluxe edition upgrade for the costume. Her default reminds me of the Mountain Dew bike from Jet Moto.
TheDarkPhantom
Gold Member
Great OT though I expect nothing less from Mortal 
The game is fantastic, enjoy everyone, PlayStation fans eating *real* good in 2024.
The game is fantastic, enjoy everyone, PlayStation fans eating *real* good in 2024.
Chuck Berry
Gold Member
I see we went with the terrible OT title
Shouldāve been Boys Club Rhetoric hands down
Welp Iām out
Shouldāve been Boys Club Rhetoric hands down
Welp Iām out
Unknown Soldier
Member
Why did the thread title need to be so political tho
My idea was funny and clever
My idea was funny and clever
dreamstation
Gold Member
Awesome OT! Loving what I've played so far. Really glad I picked it up at launch to show some support!
Lucifers Beard
Member
Can't wait to try this out over the weekend. I keep thinking I should have suggested Sweet Booby Inc as the OT. Nevermind, good OT regardless!
Kilau
Member
Sadly it looks like we still have SBI, Sonyās Bullshit Interference.
MonkeyClaw36
Banned
Resetera may cry would've also fit nicely but this OT title is pure fire!
JohnnyFootball
GerAlt-Right. Ciriously.
Can you turn off the music in the game? I absolutely HATE the style of music they play. I hate it so much, I wont even consider playing the game if I am forced to listen to it.
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Zheph
Member
it comes later, chill
How to unlock the Digital Deluxe Edition items in 'Stellar Blade'
Find out when the Digital Deluxe Edition items unlock in-game so you can use them and switch up Eve's look while playing.
www.nme.com
Chuck Berry
Gold Member
This one is for you High Poly
Really though those non heels are cool as shit
Really though those non heels are cool as shit
TheDarkPhantom
Gold Member
Gigas down first attempt, oh yeah 
Moonjt9
No Silksong? = Delivering the pain.
I put in a solid session before work earlier today. This game is like a mix between Nier Automata and Sekiro.
I think Eve is a badass character. Music is godtier. Gameplay is super fun and more methodical than I was expecting. I am also very pleasantly surprised by the exploration available. The level design is really good.
Canāt wait to put more into this and go for the platinum trophy.
I think Eve is a badass character. Music is godtier. Gameplay is super fun and more methodical than I was expecting. I am also very pleasantly surprised by the exploration available. The level design is really good.
Canāt wait to put more into this and go for the platinum trophy.
TheDarkPhantom
Gold Member
English voices are great
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Revolutionary
Member
Playing the game with the No Shield challenge
Luipadre
Gold Member
Holy, amazing OT for an amazing game
I played the demo, but decided to start from the beginning in the full game. I didnt had any problem with the "input lag" in the beta, but they definitely improved the animation delay in the day 1 patch, feels much better. Chromatic and film grain off with HDR and this game is just gorgeous and silky smooth
I played the demo, but decided to start from the beginning in the full game. I didnt had any problem with the "input lag" in the beta, but they definitely improved the animation delay in the day 1 patch, feels much better. Chromatic and film grain off with HDR and this game is just gorgeous and silky smooth
Chuck Berry
Gold Member
Yeah the level of exploration is really surprising. And it feels like such a 6th gen game in the best ways possible.
Ninja Gaiden 1 + GOW + Nier + Sekiro/Souls + some Metroidisms
Ninja Gaiden 1 + GOW + Nier + Sekiro/Souls + some Metroidisms
TintoConCasera
I bought a sex doll, but I keep it inflated 100% of the time and use it like a regular wife
Tachy > Eve
Thick Thighs Save Lives
NeoGAF's Physical Games Advocate Extraordinaire
Wait, really?
It's coming to PC eventually.
Draugoth
Gold Member
Thick Thighs Save Lives
NeoGAF's Physical Games Advocate Extraordinaire
GrayChild
Member
Won't somebody think of the polygonal 3D models?We all know games "journalists" are all bonkers, but this is kind of funny hahaha.
TheDarkPhantom
Gold Member
Some of these NPC designs are Kojima-esque, good stuff. Xion is There is no doubt EVE has the best ass in gaming history, no Photo Mode is a crime of the highest degree.
There is no doubt EVE has the best ass in gaming history, no Photo Mode is a crime of the highest degree.
I appreciate all the love, everyone, and a thank you to the ever-gracious
John Marston
for the gold!
FYI, a text version of the OT has been added to the second post for anyone who prefers that format.
I know my threads can often be on the heavy side
John Marston
for the gold! FYI, a text version of the OT has been added to the second post for anyone who prefers that format.
I know my threads can often be on the heavy side
Diseased Yak
Gold Member
TrebleShot
Member
Graphics are quite crap
Sirolf
Member
Chuck Berry
Gold Member
TrebleShot
Member
Im sure ill get used to it but its noticeable pixelated in alot of areas and has that upscaling artefacting that is pretty rough.Im nearing 20h of gameplay and you couldnāt be so wrong on this subject
Im sure ill catch up quickly as im playing this on story mode and see more impressive areas.
