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- Sony has finally removed the region lock for Stellar Blade on Steam, making the game available in almost every region.
- The title was locked in 132 countries ahead of its 11 June PC launch.
- The Shift Up game will use Denuvo anti-tamper tech on the platform.
Stellar Blade, led by its charming protagonist Eve, is finally set to make its way onto PCs this June. Still, Sony’s region lock debacle left many players doubtful about whether they would be able to access the game. But thankfully, no fan has to worry about it now.
Why it matters: Sony’s decision to remove the region lock just before Stellar Blade’s PC launch might make it the company’s most successful PC port.
Sony has removed the region lock on Stellar Blade, as per a new changelist on the game’s SteamDB page, allowing many countries, including Egypt, Estonia, and Albania, to access the game. The Shift Up title wasn’t purchasable in 132 regions when it first became available on Steam, with many not even able to view it on Steam.
Fans unsurprisingly raised concern regarding this, as the action-adventure game did not require PSN, and even Shift Up stepped in to help solve this obnoxious issue. However, Stellar Blade is now available in every region besides territories like Russia, North Korea, and Syria on Steam.
Furthermore, a demo is also playable on the platform, so players can try out the title before making up their mind. Of course, Stellar Blade still has Denuvo anti-tamper technology on PC, but at least the game is accessible to players.
Fans have highly anticipated the game’s PC port, thanks to its positive reception on PlayStation 5 and its resounding commercial success. The developer is also expecting Stellar Blade to perform even better on PC, and with Denuvo apparently helping performance, there is every chance this will be a reality.
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Shameer Sarfaraz has previously worked for eXputer as a Senior News Writer for several years. Now with Tech4Gamers, he loves to devoutly keep up with the latest gaming and entertainment industries. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and years of experience reporting on games. Besides his passion for breaking news stories, Shahmeer loves spending his leisure time farming away in Stardew Valley. VGC, IGN, GameSpot, Game Rant, TheGamer, GamingBolt, The Verge, NME, Metro, Dot Esports, GameByte, Kotaku Australia, PC Gamer, and more have cited his articles.
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