Stellar Blade Region Lock: Game Studios' Latest Update on Problem
Shift Up addresses region lock concerns for Stellar Blade’s PC release, assuring fans of efforts to expand global availability.
The South Korean game studio responsible for the upcoming action RPG Stellar Blade, Shift Up, has spoken out to allay mounting fears over region lock restrictions experienced by players before the game's launch on PC. The problem arose after the users noticed that the game was unavailable in some regions through prominent digital storefronts and wide speculation arose regarding the nature and extent of these restrictions.
In a recent official announcement, Shift Up explained that the region lock was not an intentional choice by the development team. Rather, it is allegedly caused by external factors such as platform policies and region-specific publication arrangements. The studio recognized the community's frustration and assured fans that measures are being taken to address the issue in collaboration with platform partners and regional distributors.
Stellar Blade Game Studios Latest Update on Region Lock Problem
🔸️We are closely discussing the region lock issue with the publisher and are doing our BEST to resolve most of it as soon as possible.
— StellarBlade (@StellarBlade) May 16, 2025
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Shift Up reiterated that they aim to make Stellar Blade accessible to as large a number of players as possible worldwide. Though no concrete information regarding adjustment of timeline or alterations to existing limitations was mentioned, the studio encouraged players to keep an eye on their official channels for regular updates.
Stellar Blade, which was initially launched on PlayStation 5, is due to be released on PC on June 11, 2025. The title has already received praise for its quick combat system, deep narrative, and visually impressive world building. With its increasing popularity, restriction of access in certain areas incited serious concerns among international gamers.
Through direct engagement with player comments and solving regional access problems in advance of release, Shift Up has indicated its dedication to transparency and worldwide accessibility. The studio's persistence in smoothing out the rollout could be pivotal in sustaining buzz for one of 2025's most heavily promoted PC titles.
