Stellar Blade Makes History with 7 Awards at the Korean Game Awards

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  • Stellar Blade won a record 7 awards at the 2024 Korean Game Awards, including Game of the Year.
  • The game’s success is significant as it’s a new IP that didn’t rely on an existing fanbase.
  • The studio plans to turn Stellar Blade into a franchise, with a potential sequel in the works.

Stellar Blade just made history at the 2024 Korean Game Awards by winning a record seven awards, including Game of the Year. This achievement highlights the game’s massive success since its launch.

It’s impressive that it swept awards in a market where mobile games dominate and console gaming is less relevant.

Why it matters: What makes this achievement stand out is how Stellar Blade achieved massive popularity without relying on an established franchise. Even without an existing fanbase, it managed to break records.

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Stellar Blade’s combat is arguably one of the best out there | Image By Tech4Gamers

Stellar Blade took home awards in all significant categories, including the Best Developer Award and the Popular Game Award. This recognition marks a major turning point for South Korean game development, showing that the region can thrive beyond its focus on mobile gaming.

When Shift Up first announced the project—originally called Project Eve—in 2019, many doubted that a South Korean studio could deliver a full AAA console game.

The CEO recently spoke about those doubts, explaining how the team felt driven by a strong sense of urgency to prove themselves. In the end, their hard work paid off.

Shift Up’s plans for Stellar Blade go beyond its success on the PS5. In a recent earnings call Q&A, the studio’s spokesperson mentioned that Shift Up aims to expand its audience by entering the PC market, announcing that the Stellar Blade PC port is scheduled for release in 2025. 

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With the announcement of a PC port, the game is expected to reach new highs.

The spokesperson pointed to the rise of platforms like Steam in the AAA gaming world and mentioned the global success of the Chinese game Black Myth: Wukong as proof that PCs could be key to their future growth.

Additionally, the studio plans to turn the game into a full franchise. Recent job listings have already hinted at a Stellar Blade sequel, possibly being developed on Unreal Engine 5.

Regardless, Stellar Blade is shaping up to be a strong contender for GOTY at the upcoming The Game Awards. Do you think the game can win the most prestige award at TGA? Join the discussion on Tech4Gamers Forum.

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