The wait is over. The high-heeled, high-octane havoc of Stellar Blade is finally breaking free from its PlayStation chains, and the PC invasion begins today. Shift Up’s stylish sci-fi epic is ready to push your rig to its limits, and PC players, it's your turn to step into Eve's combat boots.
We've got the global unlock times, the hardware you'll need to make it sing, and a full rundown of the new goodies that make this far more than a simple port.
The switch flips at the same moment worldwide, creating a rolling wave of action across the globe. The assault begins in the Americas on Tuesday, June 11, hitting Los Angeles at 3 PM PDT and New York at 6 PM EDT. As evening falls across the Atlantic, London joins the fight at 11 PM BST. Then, as the calendar ticks over to Wednesday, June 12, the rest of the world awakens to the invasion, going live at midnight (12 AM CEST) for players in Stockholm and Paris, 7 AM KST/JST for Seoul and Tokyo, and 9 AM AEDT for those down under in Sydney. Don't get stuck in a download queue—get it pre-loaded on Steam now.
Wondering if your machine is ready for this ballet of destruction? For a smooth 60 FPS experience at 1080p, you'll want at least a GeForce GTX 1060 or a Radeon RX 580. To conquer the popular 1440p sweet spot, an RTX 2060 SUPER or RX 5700 XT will get you a great medium-settings experience, while an RTX 2070 SUPER or RX 6700 XT will let you crank those settings to high. But if you’re aiming for that glorious 4K dream at 60 FPS, you’ll need to bring the big guns—an RTX 3080 or RX 7900 XT is your ticket to the show. No matter your setup, a 75 GB SSD and Windows 10 64-bit are mandatory.
This is far more than a simple port. PC players get the full toybox of tech, including unlocked framerates, ultrawide monitor support, and the latest upscaling magic with both DLSS 4 and FSR 3 ready to go. But the upgrades aren't just technical. A brand-new boss, the fearsome Mann, Sentinel war-chief, awaits, guarding the coveted Royal Guard Nano Suit for those strong enough to defeat him. You’ll also find over 25 new Nano Suits to collect, including the stunning Crimson Wing. To top it all off, the Nikke: Goddess of Victory crossover drops for free on day one, bringing new outfits, music, an over-the-shoulder shooting mode, and even fishing. And for those on the move, the game is Steam Deck Verified right out of the box.
Before you jump into the fray, run through this final pre-flight checklist. Make sure you've pre-loaded the game and updated your graphics drivers—both NVIDIA and AMD have new releases with Stellar Blade optimizations. Take a moment to dial in your upscaler settings, and if you're still on the fence, the free demo on Steam is the perfect way to test your system's mettle. And yes, the modding community is already hard at work, so expect everything from graphical tweaks to... more creative wardrobe options for Eve.
With Shift Up confirming that Stellar Blade 2 is on the horizon, think of today as your first step into a much larger universe. The gates to Xion are swinging open. See you on the neon streets.
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