PlayStation accidentally leaked Stellar Blade’s new release date, confirming it will now launch on PC on June 11 instead of June 30. The game will be available on Steam and likely on the Epic Games Store. Alongside the PC version, a Stellar Blade Complete Edition will release on PlayStation 5 the same day, adding major new content including a new boss and over 25 costumes.

What the Complete Edition Includes

The Stellar Blade Complete Edition bundles the base game with existing DLC and pre-order rewards. Players will get Eve’s classic round glasses, ear armor earrings, and the planet diving suit. It also includes the fluffy bear drone skin, a captain version of the diving suit, and two major DLCs: the Nier Automata pack and the new crossover with Goddess of Victory: Nikke.

PC players will benefit from visual upgrades such as DLSS4 support, AMD FSR3, unlocked frame rates, and ultra-wide monitor compatibility. The edition also features Japanese and Chinese voiceovers and supports DualSense haptic feedback on PC.

PlayStation 5 Will Receive the Same Content

The new boss battle and costume pack will not be exclusive to PC. PlayStation 5 owners will receive the same content via updates. While there’s no confirmation of a physical release, demand is high. Fans believe a disc version of the Complete Edition could sell well, especially among collectors who want all content bundled.

Expected Price and Sales Strategy

Although pricing is unconfirmed, the bundle is likely to cost $70 on both PC and PS5. Previous Sony PC releases like Spider-Man and God of War launched at $60, but Stellar Blade’s short 15-month turnaround with fresh DLC suggests a $70 price tag is possible. If Sony keeps prices consistent across platforms, it would mark a notable shift in strategy. However, there is still a chance the base game could drop to $40 and the bundle to $60.

Why the PC Release Matters

Stellar Blade’s performance on Steam could set new records for PlayStation’s PC lineup. Ghost of Tsushima currently holds the top spot with a peak of 77,000 concurrent players. If Stellar Blade exceeds this number, it would become Sony’s most successful PC launch outside of Helldivers 2. It also faces direct comparisons to The Last of Us Part II and Assassin’s Creed Shadows, both in terms of player count and engagement.

Shift Up’s timing and rollout give the game an advantage. With high modding potential, Stellar Blade is expected to spread rapidly across social media. Mods won’t drive sales directly but will create free exposure and encourage more people to try the game.

Shift Up’s Momentum Continues

As a new IP from a newer studio, Stellar Blade has already outperformed expectations. Shift Up focused on consistent updates and community engagement to maintain interest. Unlike many studios that fail to build lasting momentum, they kept the title active long after launch. The team followed a model similar to Black Myth: Wukong and Expedition 33—games that also used strong visuals and smart marketing to stay relevant.

Stellar Blade has now become a reference point for how to launch and support new IPs. Its continued growth shows that smaller or newer studios can compete with established names by understanding their audience and delivering updates that matter. This strategy helped Shift Up build a franchise with long-term potential, and the Complete Edition marks the next step in that journey.