Will Stellar Blade Release on PC or Xbox?

Stellar Blade, formerly known as Project Eve, is a highly anticipated action-adventure game developed by the Korean studio SHIFT UP. Initially announced in 2019 with plans to release on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC, the game has undergone some changes throughout its development. With its recent launch on PlayStation 5 as a console exclusive, fans are wondering if it will ever make its way to other platforms.

Will Stellar Blade Release on Xbox?

In September 2022, during Sony's State of Play event, Stellar Blade (previously Project Eve) was rebranded and announced as a "PlayStation 5 Console Exclusive," with Sony Interactive Entertainment taking on publishing duties. This move raised concerns among Xbox and PC players about the game's availability on their preferred platforms.

While Sony rarely shares its console exclusives with Microsoft, there is a possibility that Stellar Blade could come to Xbox in the future. In February, Microsoft announced a surprising move to bring four of its exclusive titles – Hi-Fi Rush, Pentiment, Sea of Thieves, and Grounded – to PlayStation and Nintendo consoles. This decision opened up the possibility of Sony reciprocating by allowing some of its exclusives to be released on the Xbox platform.

However, some have speculated that Microsoft may not have been interested in distributing Stellar Blade due to its advice to developers against including characters with "exaggerated body proportions." Stellar Blade's protagonist, Eve, is based on a 3D scan of Korean model Shin Jae-eun and features "revealed curves", which could have been a concern for Microsoft.

Will Stellar Blade Release on PC?

While the "PlayStation 5 Console Exclusive" branding makes it clear that Stellar Blade won't be coming to other consoles like Xbox or Nintendo, it doesn't rule out a potential release on PC.

PlayStation Studios has been actively bringing its titles to PC in recent years, including franchises like The Last of Us, Uncharted, God of War, and Spider-Man.

However, it's important to note that PlayStation Studios typically brings its games to PC months or years after their console debut. If Stellar Blade does make its way to PC, gamers should not expect it before 2025 at the earliest.

Summary

While Stellar Blade's exclusivity on PlayStation 5 has raised concerns among Xbox and PC players, there is still hope for its eventual release on other platforms. Sony's recent efforts to bring its titles to PC offer a potential path forward, although there might be a significant delay.

As for an Xbox release, it's uncertain, but the changing landscape of the industry leaves room for surprises. Well, you can only wait and see what the future holds for this highly anticipated title.