
Stellar Blade
by SHIFT UP · published by Sony Interactive Entertainment
Released April 26, 2024 on PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2.

About Stellar Blade
Stellar Blade is a third-person action-adventure game set on a post-apocalyptic Earth. Players control Eve, an elite soldier deployed from an orbital colony to reclaim the planet from hostile creatures called Naytibas. The combat system emphasizes timing-based parrying and evasion, with skill gauges that unlock powerful attacks and buffs. The game features exploration across ruined environments, side quests from NPC survivors in the last human city of Xion, and a narrative with multiple endings based on player choices.
At the start of the 22nd century, the AI known as Mother Sphere was created to advance humanity, but the arrival of monstrous creatures called Naytibas drove humans from Earth. From their orbital sanctuary, the Colony sends elite soldiers to reclaim the planet. Eve, a soldier from the 7th Airborne Squad, is the sole survivor of a failed operation. Rescued by Adam, a scavenger who remained on Earth, she reaches Xion, humanity's last city. As Eve hunts Alpha Naytibas to locate the Elder Naytiba, she uncovers a disturbing truth: the "humans" from the Colony are synthetic beings called Andro-Eidos, created by Mother Sphere to replace the original humans, and the Naytibas are what real humans became in their attempts to evolve and fight back. Eve must decide whose side she is on as she confronts Adam's true identity and a choice that will determine humanity's future.
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PC system requirements
Official specs from Steam
Minimum
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel® Core™ i5-7600k Processor / AMD Ryzen™ 5 1600X Processor |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB or AMD Radeon RX 580 8GB |
| DirectX | Version 12 |
| Storage | 75 GB available space |
Recommended
| OS | Windows 10 64-bit |
|---|---|
| Processor | Intel® Core™ i5-8400 Processor / AMD Ryzen™ 5 3600X Processor |
| Memory | 16 GB RAM |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT |
| DirectX | Version 12 |
| Storage | 75 GB available space |
Stellar Blade FAQ
When did Stellar Blade come out?
Stellar Blade was released on April 26, 2024 for PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2.
Is Stellar Blade on PlayStation 5?
Yes. Stellar Blade launched on PlayStation 5 on April 26, 2024.
Is Stellar Blade on Xbox Series X|S?
No. Stellar Blade has not been announced for Xbox Series X|S. It is available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch 2.
Is Stellar Blade on Nintendo Switch 2?
Yes. Stellar Blade is confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2; a release date for that version has not been announced yet.
Who is making Stellar Blade?
Stellar Blade is developed by SHIFT UP and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment.
Is Stellar Blade multiplayer?
No. Stellar Blade is single player only.
How much does Stellar Blade cost?
Stellar Blade costs $59.99 on Steam. Prices checked October 9, 2026.
Is Stellar Blade good?
Steam players rate it "Very Positive" — 94% of 95,335 reviews are positive. Critics average 86/100.
What are the minimum PC requirements for Stellar Blade?
The minimum GPU is NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 6GB or AMD Radeon RX 580 8GB. See the full minimum and recommended specs on our Stellar Blade system requirements page.














