Stellar Blade: PC Release Blocked in 130+ Countries, New Content and NIKKE Crossover Revealed
Stellar Blade, the action-packed title that has captivated players on PS5, is gearing up for its PC release on June 11. However, the launch isn't without its share of surprises: the game will be unavailable in over 130 countries on Steam, a situation that has reportedly caught developer Shift Up off guard.
While major markets like Europe and the US remain unaffected, players in countries such as Bangladesh, Fiji, and Botswana will be unable to purchase the game on Steam. The exact reason for this block is currently unclear, drawing parallels to the Helldivers 2 situation where mandatory PlayStation Network (PSN) account linking led to similar restrictions.
Despite this setback, the PC version promises a host of enhancements, including support for NVIDIA DLSS 4 and AMD FSR 3 upscaling technologies, unlocked frame rates, and ultrawide resolution support. Plus, players can look forward to new content that will also be available on the PS5.
One of the most exciting additions is a crossover with NIKKE: Goddess of Victory. Players will face off against Scarlet, a popular character from the gacha game, in a new boss battle. Defeating Scarlet will reward players with a new costume, hairstyle, and song for EVE. Additionally, new content includes Mann’s test and additional Nano Suit which will provide even more options to highlight Eve’s beauty.
The PC version will also feature a new in-game shop managed by Liter’s dog Volt, where players can purchase DLC outfits. Shift Up is also adding support for Simplified Chinese and Japanese facial animation. As a token of gratitude, all users will receive the new outfit Crimson Wing.
Here are the spec requirements:
MINIMUM: Intel Core i5-7600K, AMD Ryzen 5 1600X, NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB, AMD Radeon RX 580 8GB, 16GB RAM, 75GB HDD (SSD Recommended), Windows 10 64-bit
RECOMMENDED: Intel Core i5-8400, AMD Ryzen 5 3600X, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER, AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT, 16GB RAM, 75GB SSD, Windows 10 64-bit
What are your thoughts on Stellar Blade coming to PC and the unexpected regional restrictions? Will you be jumping into the action on June 11? Share your opinions and predictions in the comments below!
