Shift Up, the developers of Stellar Blade, have finally released a free demo for the PC version on Steam. This demo lets you try the game before its full launch on June 11, 2025. Here’s a simple breakdown of what you need to know about this exciting release.
What’s in the Demo?
The Stellar Blade demo lets you play the opening part of the game’s first stage, set in the post-apocalyptic city of Eidos 7. You control Eve, a warrior fighting strange creatures called Naytiba. The demo includes:
- First Boss Battle: Face off against Abaddon, a challenging boss that tests your combat skills with fast-paced sword fighting.
- Gameplay Basics: Learn how to use Eve’s attacks, dodges, and special moves, like Beta Skills, to battle enemies.
- Outfits and Customization: Try out different outfits for Eve, including the Planet Diving Suit (7th) and Skin Suit, to change her look.
- Extra Mode: After beating the main demo, you unlock a special mode to fight a mid-boss called Stalker. This mode gives you more skills and gear to experiment with.
The demo takes about an hour to complete and shows off the game’s stunning visuals and intense combat, inspired by games like NieR: Automata.
Save Data Carryover
If you finish the demo and defeat Abaddon, your save data will carry over to the full game when it releases on June 11, 2025. This means you can pick up right where you left off, starting just before the Abaddon fight. However, outfits from the demo’s Boss Challenge mode, like Racer’s High or Planet Diving Suit (2nd), likely won’t transfer to the full game. Items like potions and grenades may also reset, but your skills and progress will stay.
Where and How to Download Stellar Blade Demo?
- Availability: The demo is free to download on Steam in nearly 250 regions worldwide, with no region locks, making it accessible to players everywhere, especially in Asia where PC gaming is huge.
- How to Download: Visit the Stellar Blade Steam page, sign in with your Steam account, and click “Download Demo.” It’s available now and works on PCs and Steam Deck (minimum specs: Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti 4GB for 1080p at 60 FPS on low settings).
- Note: The demo is PC-only for now. PlayStation 5 players had a demo in March 2024, but there’s no new console demo.
The Stellar Blade demo is a great way to try this action-packed game for free. You’ll get a taste of its smooth combat, cool outfits, and gripping story about saving humanity.
Completing the demo also unlocks a tougher mid-boss fight to test your skills, making it fun for both new players and action game fans. Shift Up says more exciting news is coming, possibly about the Goddess of Victory: NIKKE crossover DLC, which adds new outfits and a boss fight.
Final Thoughts
The Stellar Blade PC demo is live now on Steam, letting you play the first stage, battle the Abaddon boss, and try out Eve’s outfits and skills. Your progress carries over to the full game, and a bonus mid-boss mode unlocks after you finish.
Available in nearly 250 regions, this free demo is a perfect way to jump into the post-apocalyptic world before the June 11 release. Download it today, and follow @StellarBlade on X or check Shift Up’s website for more updates!
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