Stellar Blade’s Social Media Hacked in Crypto Scam, Now Recovered
▼ Summary
– The Stellar Blade X account was hacked and spammed with cryptocurrency scam posts but has now been restored.
– Director Hyung-Tae Kim warned followers not to interact with the unauthorized posts and confirmed the team was working to recover the account.
– Kim clarified that the scam website and cryptocurrency promotions were not affiliated with Stellar Blade.
– The official account apologized for the incident and promised measures to prevent future breaches.
– Stellar Blade recently launched on PC with strong sales, and a sequel with a richer narrative is planned for late 2026.
The official Stellar Blade social media account has been restored after falling victim to a cryptocurrency scam hack over the weekend. The compromised account had been posting unauthorized promotions for fake crypto airdrops before developers regained control.
Game director Hyung-Tae Kim quickly alerted fans through his personal account when the breach occurred. “Our official account has been hacked,” he stated on Saturday. “Please avoid interacting with any suspicious cryptocurrency posts or signup links claiming to be from us.” The director emphasized that these promotions had no connection to the actual game development team.
Kim provided additional warnings about the fraudulent website being promoted through the hacked account. “This platform has no affiliation with Stellar Blade,” he clarified. “We have never issued any cryptocurrency or conducted such promotions.” The team worked diligently with platform administrators to recover the account while urging players to remain cautious.
By Monday, normal operations resumed with an official apology posted from the restored account. “We regret the inconvenience caused,” the statement read. “Security measures are being strengthened to prevent future incidents.” The account has since returned to sharing regular game updates, including character art of protagonist Eve and development news.
The hacking incident occurred shortly after Stellar Blade’s successful PC launch, which saw nearly 200,000 concurrent players on Steam within days. Shift Up, the studio behind the action RPG, continues expanding the franchise with reports of a Switch 2 version in development alongside a confirmed sequel expected by late 2026. Insiders suggest the follow-up will feature deeper storytelling compared to the original title.
Fans are advised to verify official communications through multiple channels if suspicious activity resurfaces. The team remains committed to maintaining transparency while addressing security vulnerabilities exposed by the breach.
(Source: EUROGAMER)
