Stellar Blade is region locked on PC even without PSN, dev is as surprised as players

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Exciting update for enthusiasts of Stellar Blade! The game along with its Complete Edition (which includes all previously released DLC) is set to launch on PC on June 11, 2025. However, there’s a bit of a conundrum – in approximately 129 countries, the game remains unavailable. This oddity has left even the creators scratching their heads.

Region lock in Stellar Blade is real, but no one knows why

Just now, Stellar Blade has debuted on Steam, offering details about the game such as price and system specifications, and allowing for pre-orders. Unfortunately, it’s disappointing to note that Stellar Blade isn’t accessible in approximately 129 countries, much like Helldivers 2. In Helldivers 2’s case, a PSN account is needed, which isn’t available worldwide. Initially, players assumed Stellar Blade would follow the same pattern. However, surprisingly, the situation with Stellar Blade is even more peculiar.

The Stellar Blade development team at Shift Up Corporation has refuted claims that the game necessitates a PlayStation Network (PSN) account. Additionally, the absence of any mention of a compulsory PSN account on the Steam page supports this statement. Furthermore, the creators appear to be equally surprised as their fans, given their inquiries about the players’ countries of origin in response to reports of the issue.

I’m stumped right now about what could have triggered this hiccup. Here’s hoping it’s nothing more than a temporary mix-up, quickly resolved so gamers worldwide can grab a copy and dive back into their gaming adventures.

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2025-05-16 13:03