Seoul-based game development studio Shift Up has just dropped a PC version of Stellar Blade, and the wait has definitely been worth it. Originally codenamed Project EVE, the game was initially supposed to launch on PC alongside its PlayStation 4 and Xbox One versions. However, it resurfaced as a PlayStation 5 exclusive in September 2022, as part of Sony Interactive Entertainment’s publishing plan. After a few delays, it launched for PS5 in April 2024. Not long after, Shift Up confirmed a PC version was in the works, though it took over a year to arrive.
But let’s not dwell on the delay-what truly matters is that this PC port is solid across the board.
The fact that Shift Up managed to deliver such a polished PC version without relying on Sony’s dedicated porting team, Nixxes Software, is impressive. This version includes many of the technical features you’d expect from a 2025 AAA title, such as:
- Support for ultra-wide (21:9) and super ultra-wide (32:9) displays, with cutscenes included
- Support for NVIDIA DLSS 4 Super Resolution and AMD FidelityFX Super Resolution 3
- NVIDIA DLSS Frame Generation and Multi Frame Generation, AMD FSR 3 Frame Generation, and NVIDIA DLAA
- Full compatibility with the DualSense controller’s haptic feedback, adaptive triggers, and speaker features
- Support for High Dynamic Range (HDR) displays
- Predefined frame rate limiters (30, 45, 60, 120, 144, 240 FPS, and unlimited)
However, the port isn’t entirely flawless. Some features are missing, including Intel XeSS support, a 165 FPS frame rate limiter, improved HDR calibration options, and possibly a field of view slider-though the latter isn’t essential for third-person games. Despite these minor shortcomings, the game delivers smooth and enjoyable gameplay overall. In our tests, running on a GeForce RTX 5090 with DLSS set to Performance Mode, Stellar Blade hit a maximum frame rate of 423 FPS, averaging 377 FPS, with a minimum of 313 FPS in the Wasteland level.
One downside to the Unreal Engine 4-based game is the familiar stuttering that we often see in PC ports. Approximately 12% of the gameplay showed stuttering, but it didn’t detract from the smooth overall experience. The game’s art style is charming and compensates for the lack of cutting-edge technologies like path tracing or ray tracing. The game has been further improved through several updates, and there are now two expansion packs available, one themed around NieR: Automata and another around Shift Up’s previous hit, Goddess of Victory: Nikke.
Overall, Stellar Blade is a fantastic PC port, and while it could have benefited from more complexity and narrative depth, it excels at providing an engaging action experience. If you’re into action games, you’re likely to enjoy this one!