Stellar Blade PC Release: Can It Break Steam's Concurrent Player Record?

Stellar Blade is a new sci-fi action game that’s coming to PC in 2025.

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The game’s developers, Shift Up, made the announcement in their Q3 2024 earnings report.

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Stellar Blade was first released on PlayStation 5, and now it’s expanding to PC.

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The game’s success on consoles has made developers hopeful that the PC version will do even better.

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Black Myth: Wukong currently holds the record for the most concurrent players on Steam for a single-player game.

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Stellar Blade might challenge that record when it hits PC, thanks to its growing fanbase.

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In the first two months, Stellar Blade sold over 1 million copies, showing its popularity.

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The game is known for its stunning visuals and challenging gameplay, with a post-apocalyptic story.

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A big update for Stellar Blade is coming soon, including a NieR: Automata crossover DLC.

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The only thing that could stop its success on PC is if Sony requires players to have a PlayStation Network account.

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