Stellar Blade Steam Release Blocked In Over 130 Countries Due To PSN Requirements

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Summary

  • Stellar Blade fans are just finding out that the game’s upcoming Steam release will be blocked in over 130 countries due to PSN requirements.
  • Understandably, fans have been venting online, which seems to have revealed that developer Shift Up had no idea this would happen too.
  • Stellar Blade’s Twitter account has been quizzing fans on where they live, and has reassured people that you don’t need a PSN account to play the game.

The eagerly anticipated PC debut of Stellar Blade is drawing near, offering features such as an unlimited frame rate, compatibility with ultrawide screens, numerous fresh outfits, a challenging new boss fight, among other additions. What stands out most is that this release will mark the first opportunity for many gamers to experience Stellar Blade, as it has been exclusive to PS5 due to a publishing agreement between PlayStation and developer Shift Up.

Regrettably, many players are finding out that they won’t get to play Stellar Blade, a situation made worse by the restrictions on PlayStation Network (PSN) again. This issue is similar to what happened with previous PlayStation games released on Steam, as the launch of Stellar Blade has been prohibited in over 130 countries due to PSN not being available in certain regions.

For some time now, PC gamers have been puzzled, particularly since games labeled as single-player continue to require cross-platform functionality even on PlayStation. It seems that Stellar Blade might be experiencing this issue due to an attire you can unlock by connecting your PSN and Steam accounts. However, the outcry from fans persists on social media, especially those who have discovered they can no longer purchase the game.

Stellar Blade Steam Release Blocked In Over 130 Countries Due To PSN Requirements

It seems even more puzzling that developer Shift Up didn’t seem to anticipate this issue with Stellar Blade. Using their official Twitter account, they addressed upset fans by clarifying that a PlayStation Network (PSN) account isn’t necessary to play Stellar Blade. They have been reaching out to affected players, inquiring about their location, implying that they are perplexed as to why they can’t purchase the game.

Based on the unclear response from the Stellar Blade Twitter account, it appears that Shift Up might be unaware of Sony’s policy for PlayStation releases on PC, even though Stellar Blade isn’t a first-party game. This is reminiscent of Helldivers 2 developer Arrowhead’s predicament during the height of the PSN requirements controversy.

Though there hasn’t been much progress since then, it’s hoped that a significant developer facing troubles within Shift Up, resulting in reduced sales, might spark increased urgency to challenge Sony over these unnecessary restrictions.

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2025-05-16 06:04