Stellar Blade release date rumours story gameplay The Loadout The Loadout Stellar Blade release date rumours story gameplay Keen to find mout more about Shift Up studio's stunning action game, Stellar Blade. Here is what we know ahead of the Stellar Blade release date Joe Apsey Updated: Sep 13, 2022 19:44 ET Stellar Blade Shift Up impressed back in 2021 when they debuted their first trailer for Project EVE. But now, that game has a name and it is Stellar Blade and has also earned the backing of Sony with the company publishing it on PS5. But, when is the Stellar Blade release date so you can begin obliterating NA:tives like nobody's business? In the game, you fight horrifying creatures called NA:tives as Eve and fight to save the citizens of the last city on earth. The game made a huge impression though back at its reveal with its gameplay which looks like a mix of Bayonetta, NieR, Devil May Cry, and more. So, when will you get a taste of that gameplay yourself by playing it? Here is what we know about the game ahead of the Stellar Blade release date. Stellar Blade release date Stellar Blade's release date is set for 2023 on PS5. The game is an exclusive PS5 release and published by Sony, so you won't be playing this on your PS4. And with Sony's backing, it should make a big impact when it releases in 2023. Stellar Blade story Stellar Blade is set in Xion, the last city on Earth and when Eve and her comrades land on the planet they cross paths with Adam and the Elder of Xion, Orcal. To fulfil her mission to save Earth, Eve develops a close relationship with the key figureheads of Xion and focuses on rebuilding the city. But, it appears that you will also have some agency over who you fulfil your mission. For example, a PlayStation Blog post says that you can choose to help the citizens of Xion or not. You can see some glimpses of Xion and the characters in the game below in the trailer from the September 2022 State of Play: Stellar Blade gameplay The trailer above showed off a good chunk of Stellar Blade's gameplay, but we saw a lot more of it from the gameplay trailer at Sony's September 2021 PlayStation Showcase. However, some extra details from Shift Up reveal that the game focuses on these one-on-one fights against NA:tives where you will have to dodge and evade attacks, master timing, and utilise skills and combos. A variety of beta skills and burst skills can be used to deal higher damage and the visual effects will match the power, which can be seen in both gameplay trailers that really show off just how impressive the game looks. So as you can see, Stellar Blade is looking incredibly impressive and seeing Sony get behind the title gives us some confidence that whatever Shift Up is cooking up in South Korea, is worth waiting for. So, while you wait for the Stellar Blade release date, check out some of the best PS5 games you can play right now. More from The Loadout Stellar Blade monsters started life as hand-crafted clay The FIFA 23 meta has quickly become all about Lengthy players Blizzard assures Overwatch 2 players their OW1 skins aren’t lost EG Inspired is "not scared" of G2 Esports Worlds 2022 rematch FIFA 23 players find easy ways to get 350k of free packs in FUT Best Warzone Loadout of the Week - prepare for a Rebirth rampage Joe Apsey Joe covers the latest Nintendo Switch, PS5, and Xbox games for The Loadout after years of experience consoles. He's also the chap behind our PS Plus Extra and Premium games list. Popular now Orianna has been disabled for League of Legends Worlds 2022 The FIFA 23 meta has quickly become all about Lengthy players Blizzard assures Overwatch 2 players their OW1 skins aren’t lost Network N Media earns commission from qualifying purchases via Amazon Associates and other programs. We include affiliate links in articles. View terms. Prices correct at time of publication. More stories Odoamne says Rogue is taking LoL Worlds 2022 “one game at a time” Best Warzone Loadout of the Week – battle with Modern Warfare’s best The LoL Worlds 2022 final is headed to a cinema near you More from The Loadout Follow us for daily videogame news on Facebook, Twitter, Steam, and Google News. The best PS5 games to play right now Free shooting games Best PS5 games Best Xbox games