Stellar Blade Hits 1 Million Sales in 3 Days on Steam
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– Stellar Blade saw a significant spike in concurrent players on Steam during its first weekend, peaking at 192,078, not including Epic Games Store players.
– The game is performing exceptionally well in China due to its Chinese dub and lower regional pricing ($38 vs. $60).
– Stellar Blade has sold over 1 million units on PC in three days, totaling 3 million combined with PS5 sales.
– The game has received two major expansion packs, including crossovers with *Nier: Automata* and *Goddess of Victory: Nikke*, adding new outfits, quests, and boss fights.
– A sequel to Stellar Blade is already in development, with Shift Up targeting a 2027 release.
Stellar Blade has achieved a remarkable milestone, surpassing one million sales on Steam within just three days of its PC launch. The action-packed title saw an impressive surge in player engagement over its debut weekend, peaking at nearly 200,000 concurrent users on Valve’s platform. These figures don’t account for additional players on the Epic Games Store, where the game is also available, suggesting even broader success across digital storefronts.
China has emerged as a key market for Stellar Blade, driven by strong regional pricing and a dedicated Chinese voiceover. Industry experts highlight that the game’s affordability, priced significantly lower than its $60 standard, has fueled its rapid adoption in the region. This strategic pricing, combined with localized content, has made it a standout performer in one of the world’s largest gaming markets.
Developer Shift Up confirmed the title’s combined sales across PC and PlayStation 5 have now reached three million units. Since its release, the studio has rolled out multiple updates, including two major expansions. The first introduced a highly anticipated crossover with Nier: Automata, bringing iconic outfits and collectibles into the game. More recently, content inspired by Shift Up’s mobile hit Goddess of Victory: Nikke was added, featuring new quests, unlockable cosmetics, and a challenging boss battle against fan-favorite character Scarlet.
With momentum still building, Shift Up has already announced plans for a sequel, targeting a 2027 release. The studio’s commitment to post-launch support and cross-media collaborations demonstrates its ambition to keep players engaged while expanding the franchise’s reach. Given its explosive start, Stellar Blade’s future looks brighter than ever.
(Source: GAMESPOT)
