The much-awaited Shift Up Stellar Blade now has a confirmed release date in April. The game will be available on PlayStation 5 starting on April 26 and can be pre-ordered from February 7. Pre-order customers will receive an early unlock of various in-game items for the character Eve. Additionally, a Digital Deluxe version of Stellar Blade will be offered, priced at £79.99, which includes additional in-game items and bonuses. The newly released trailer for Stellar Blade sets the stage for an intense and dramatic storyline, prompting comparisons to popular games like Bayonetta and Nier.
In a post on the PlayStation Blog, Stellar Blade director Hyung Tae Kim offered insight into the game’s storyline, stating that the game follows the journey of Eve, a warrior on a mission to defeat the Naytibas, a newly emerged enemy threatening humanity on Earth. Together with her friend Lily, who possesses valuable engineering knowledge, Eve embarks on a quest to confront this formidable adversary. The duo teams up with the surviving citizens in Xion, the last human city, to combat the omnipresent threat of the Naytibas.
The newly released trailer for Stellar Blade, which is available for viewing, serves as a compelling preview of the game’s storyline and gameplay. The game’s director has described the premise as a gripping tale of survival and camaraderie in the face of a mysterious and powerful adversary. Players will immerse themselves in Eve’s quest to reclaim Earth and protect humanity, with a supporting cast of characters that add depth and complexity to the narrative.
Image credit: Shift Up The trailer offers tantalizing glimpses into the game’s intense narrative and engaging gameplay, with a distinct visual style and dynamic combat mechanics.
Elsewhere in the announcement, other anticipated games such as Judas and Sonic x Shadow Generations were also featured, offering a diverse array of gaming experiences for players.