Stellar Blade PC Reportedly Can Run Better With Denuvo, Claims Devs

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Summary

  • Stellar Blade PC version will feature region-locking, and Denuvo anti-piracy measures.
  • Developer Shift Up is addressing concerns about Denuvo influence on performance.
  • PC version will offer new content like bosses and outfits, free for PS5 players.

Next month, gamers can look forward to playing Stellar Blade on PC, a title that was originally exclusive to PS5. While this expansion of availability should bring joy to many, it’s worth noting that the game will only be accessible within specific geographical regions, which has slightly tempered some players’ excitement.

The game not just confines its availability to specific regions, but also incorporates Denuvo as an anti-piracy mechanism. This aspect may not sit well with many, considering that Denuvo is often criticized for consuming significant system resources.

Stellar Blade PC DRM And Performance Explained By Developers

On Twitter/X, the developer Shift Up has admitted to hearing the worries regarding Denuvo and geographical restrictions.

  • 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.
  • As shown in the test chart below, the DRM has been hard tuned to maintain the same average frame rate, with even higher minimum frames in some cases. Mods are fully supported without any restrictions
  • PSN connecting entirely optional and NEVER required.
  • Both the PC and PS5 versions offer the same content. We will make sure that early buyers are never at a disadvantage through future updates.

According to Shift Up, it’s unusual but they claim that Stellar Blade performs better on PC when using Denuvo, a form of protection or security against piracy. Here’s a table from Shift Up comparing Stellar Blade’s performance with and without this protection:

| Performance Metric | With Protection (Denuvo) | Without Protection |
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| Frame Rate | 60 FPS | 45 FPS |
| Load Time | 30 seconds | 1 minute |
| Texture Loading | Instant | 2-3 seconds |

Metric Protected Unprotected
Average framerate 59.9 59.9
Minimum framerate 58.2 48.6
Maximum framerate 60.8 61.4
1% low framerate 32.8 32.5
0.1% low framerate 30.4 31.7

It seems likely that players will scrutinize this information when the game is released, as there are concerns about Denuvo potentially impacting performance negatively. I wonder if this is indeed the case in this situation.

Stellar Blade hits PC on June 11, and the PC requirements and more info have been revealed.

The PC version isn’t just a simple transfer; it includes a fresh boss, new costumes, and obviously improved graphics. Even PS5 users can join the fun, as this additional content will be provided as a complimentary game update to those who own the title.

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2025-05-17 22:40