Shortly before the release of the action title, PlayStation released another behind-the-scenes video for “Stellar Blade”. In this upcoming event, various developers have their say and talk about the work on “Stellar Blade” itself or their sources of inspiration.
Tomorrow, Friday, the promising action title “Stellar Blade” from Shift Up will be released for the PS5. Shortly before the release, PlayStation provided another making of “Stellar Blade”.
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The video in question is around ten minutes long and has been embedded below this message for you to view. In the second making of, various leading Shift Up developers have their say. The team talks in detail about their work on “Stellar Blade” and gives us an exciting look behind the scenes.
Another topic that the creative minds address is their sources of inspiration. Here the developers mention various well-known names such as “Devil May Cry”, “God of War” or From Software’s “Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice”.
Marketing offensive prepares for the release
To get us in the mood for the release of “Stellar Blade,” PlayStation has intensified its marketing efforts in recent days. For example, various trailers and advertising clips became action titles made available. In addition, those responsible released a free stop-motion comic this week.
This gives us impressions from the prequel to “Stellar Blade” and shows the protagonist Eve preparing to fight the alien invaders. If you haven't seen the comic yet, you can here catch up.
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To complement the release of the new video and comic, Shift Up confirmed a gimmick for retail buyers this week. We're talking about a reversible cover with an alternative artwork that allows you to hide the various logos on the packaging.
That's what Stellar Blade is about
In the world of “Stellar Blade,” Earth fell victim to an invasion by an alien force. The remnants of humanity retreated to colonies in space. From there they organize resistance against the invaders.
“The future of humanity hangs on a knife’s edge. The earth has been ravaged by strange, powerful creatures. The remnants of humanity have fled to a colony in space,” said the developers.
“From the Colony, EVE travels to the ravaged remnants of our planet with one mission: to save humanity by reclaiming Earth from the Naytiba, the malevolent force that once devastated it,” the story continues.
“But as EVE takes on one Naytiba after another and uncovers the secrets of the past in the ruins of human civilization, she realizes that her mission will not be as easy as she thought.”
“Stellar Blade” will be released on April 26, 2024 for the PS5.
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