Stellar Blade Release Date, Editions & Pre-order Bonuses

The release date for Stellar Blade is near at hand, and after a flurry of marketing in March there’s massive excitement for the full release of Shift Up’s PlayStation 5 exclusive title.

Shift Up already released a demo giving players a taste of the action. The demo included two boss fights and also a video ending trailer that gave glimpses of what’s to come with the full launch – Stellar Blade Open world hype? Find below the Stellar Blade release date, countdown and also the pre-order bonuses available.

When does Stellar Blade come out? (Release Date)

Stellar Blade will release exclusively on PlayStation 5 on April 26, 2024.

Release Date countdown

Below is a countdown to the Stellar Blade’s release date. Shift Up did not specify a time, but PlayStation releases often launch around noon EST. While there is a Digital Deluxe Edition available for purchase, it does not give you early access to the game.

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Stellar Blade Editions and Pre-Order Bonuses

Ahead of the Stellar Blade release date players have the option to Pre-order one of two editions of the game. The Standard edition is $69.99, and the Digital Deluxe Edition is $79.99. The Digital Deluxe Edition includes a good amount of bonus content including the Stargazer Suit for Stellar Blade’s EVE. There are also skins for both of EVE’s other squad members, NPCs Lily and Adam.

Stellar Blade EditionContentsPre-Order BonusesStandard Edition ($69.99)GamePlanet Diving Suit for EVEClassic Round Glasses for EVEEar Armour Earrings for EVEDigital Deluxe Edition ($79.99)GameStargazer Suit for EVEHalf-rim Glasses for EVEQuadruple Rectangle Earrings for EVEStargazer Coat for LilyStargazer Wear for AdamStargazer Pack for the Drone2,000 SP EXP5,000 Gold in-game currencyPlanet Diving Suit for EVEClassic Round Glasses for EVEEar Armour Earrings for EVE

Stellar Blade Pre-Order Bonuses

Regardless of whether you buy the Standard or Digital Deluxe edition of Stellar Blade you will receive three Pre-Order Bonuses. The Round Glasses and Earrings are cosmetics that will likely offer small buffs based on the Stellar Blade demo. However, the Planet Diving Suit will be an exclusive skin which EVE can wear in-game as well as in all cut-scenes. There will be a total of 30 Stellar Blade outfits at launch. EVE has two outfits by default, Planet Diving Suit (7th) and the Skin Suit.

Pre-Order BonusesPre-order Bonuses if you buy Standard or Digital Deluxe Edition of Stellar BladePlanet Diving Suit for EVEClassic Round Glasses for EVEEar Armour Earrings for EVE

What kind of game is Stellar Blade?

Stellar Blade is a single player action sci-fi adventure game with swift combat and RPG elements. It is set in a post-apocalyptic world and follows the story of EVE and her squadron, as they try to reclaim Earth from the Naytiba, a malevolent force who have laid it to ruins. Think Nier: Automata meets Dark Souls, and you’ve got Stellar Blade. Stellar Blade’s EVE is the only playable character in the game. However, South Korean developers Shift Up have shared EVE will have assistance from two key NPCs; Lily and Adam.

Is Stellar Blade worth buying?

Based on the playable Stellar Blade demo and footage of gameplay coming in full release, Stellar Blade is definitely worth buying. While it is a brand new IP, the game offers far more than just an attractive protagonist based on a 3D body scan of South Korean model. The combat is challenging but not to the point its tedious, and the mix of EVE’s gentile movements with her unfiltered carnage makes for a unique experience.