Stellar Blade Studio Rewards Employees with Bonuses and PS5 Pro Consoles

Shift Up, the developer behind the successful action-adventure game Stellar Blade, rewarded its employees with a generous year-end bonus: a PlayStation 5 Pro and approximately $3,400. This follows the game's remarkable success since its April 2024 launch.

Stellar Blade, despite initial controversy, achieved widespread acclaim, boasting an 82 average score on OpenCritic and garnering numerous awards and nominations. Its fast-paced combat, stunning art style, and captivating soundtrack have resonated with players and critics alike. The game's continued popularity is fueled by several high-profile collaborations.

The company's celebratory gesture, captured in a heartwarming video showing employees receiving their PS5 Pros, reflects the dedication of Shift Up's 300+ employees. The substantial bonus aims to incentivize and encourage continued success. This generosity comes after a highly successful July 2024 initial public offering (IPO) on the South Korean stock market, making it the second-largest of the year.

Shift Up's generosity continues to be in the news. Recent collaborations, including a November 2024 Nier: Automata crossover DLC and a future collaboration with Goddess of Victory: Nikke, have kept Stellar Blade in the spotlight. A holiday event further enhanced player engagement.

Initially a PlayStation 5 exclusive, Stellar Blade is slated for a PC release in 2025, a decision fueled by the game's impressive one million PS5 unit sales within its first two months and the studio's confidence in its PC performance. No specific release window for the PC version has been announced.