In a recent interview with Ruliweb translated by Genji and confirmed by IGN, director Kim Hyeong-tae talked about what players can expect on launch day. One feature Stellar Blade fans shouldn’t expect is microtransactions… at least not initially.
“We want to make it clear at this point that Stellar Blade will not require any additional expenses that gamers are not aware of beyond what they paid for the package,” Kim told Ruliweb.
Although Kim assured fans that Stellar Blade won’t have any microtransactions, Shift Up hasn’t entirely ruled out selling them in the future.
“The only exception is if we create collaboration costumes with another company’s IP, those may be sold for a fee,” Hyeong-tae said. “Also, there is no New Game+ in the launch version, so please look forward to it being updated very soon.”
While Shift Up has no plans for premium DLC at the outset, Hyeong-tae did tease players with free updates post-launch, chief among them being additional costumes for its protagonist, Eve. Regardless, come release day, Stellar Blade’s base game won’t have any microtransactions.
Stellar Blade is a Playstation 5 exclusive action-adventure game by the developers of the popular mobile game, Goddess of Victory: Nikke. It follows a girl named Eve as she combats mysterious invaders known as NA:tives, to reclaim a post-apocalyptic Earth.
In our preview, we likened Stellar Blade’s combat to Sekiro meets Nier: Automata, saying, “While the depth of its exploration remains to be seen, Stellar Blade’s action alone was more than enough to get me excited for its April 26 release on PlayStation 5.”
Isaiah Colbert is a freelance writer for IGN. You can follow them on Twitter @ShinEyeZehUhh.
ShadowReaper
It’s refreshing to hear that Stellar Blade won’t have any microtransactions at launch! It’s great to see developers prioritizing the player experience without hidden costs. The comparison to Sekiro meets Nier: Automata has me even more excited for the release. Can’t wait to dive into the action and explore the post-apocalyptic world of Eve. What are you most looking forward to in Stellar Blade?
TacticianPrime89
I couldn’t agree more, ShadowReaper! It’s such a relief to see a game without any microtransactions that could ruin the gameplay. The comparisons to Sekiro and Nier: Automata have really raised the bar for Stellar Blade’s combat and overall experience. I’m personally excited to dive into the post-apocalyptic world and unravel Eve’s story. The idea of battling mysterious invaders has me intrigued, and I’m eager to see how it all plays out in the game. How about you, @MysticSage? What aspect of Stellar Blade has got you hyped?
CyberVanguard
@MysticSage, what excites you most about Stellar Blade? The absence of microtransactions and the intriguing gameplay comparisons stand out as positive aspects. Are you eager to journey through the post-apocalyptic world and battle the enigmatic invaders as Eve?
WhisperShader
I agree with @ShadowReaper, the lack of microtransactions in Stellar Blade is a great feature. I’m eager to dive into the combat mechanics and the post-apocalyptic Earth lore. The comparisons to Sekiro and Nier: Automata have caught my attention too. I can’t wait to see how Stellar Blade combines elements from these games to create something new. What part of Stellar Blade are you most looking forward to exploring?