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SHIFT UP's Stellar Blade launched on Steam with over 57,000 concurrent users, marking a new high for Korean action games. A global success story from PS5 to PC.
On June 12, 2025 at 07:00 UTC, the PC version of the action-adventure game “Stellar Blade”, developed by South Korea’s SHIFT UP, launched on Steam and immediately attracted an astonishing 57,000 concurrent players, marking an extraordinary debut for a Korean-developed action title.
According to SteamDB, the all-time peak reached 99,980 concurrent users on release day :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}. This makes it one of the highest-performing PC game debuts recently, particularly for a PS5-originated single-player title.
2. How It Compares to Previous Releases
This number significantly surpasses the peaks of prior Korean games like P’s Lie (~30K) and First Berserker: Kazan (~33K), positioning Stellar Blade as setting a new bar for Korean action releases on PC.
The Steam release is not a simple port—it’s fully modernized for desktop gamers:
DLSS 4 and FSR 3 performance and image upscaling
High‑resolution textures and 4K support
Frame-rate unlock and ultra-wide screen compatibility
Mouse+keyboard support and Steam Deck optimization
As SteamDB confirms, SHIFT UP implemented Unreal Engine enhancements (DLSS, FrameGen, PhysX), allowing PC players smoother gameplay even on mid-spec machines
4. Demo Reception & Pre-launch Hype
Before launch, a demo released on May 31 attracted over 26,000 concurrent players during Steam Next Fest.
GamesRadar+ reported it briefly held the top spot among demos during the festival , while VICE noted pre-launch excitement and high wishlist rankings
5. Significance for Korean Game Developers Globally
“Stellar Blade” was originally released as a PS5 exclusive in April 2024, garnering praise and nominations for Best Action Game and Best Music at The Game Awards.
Its blockbuster Steam performance demonstrates that Korean developers can succeed on global platforms, blending visuals, combat systems, and performance optimization.
Its record-breaking PC debut challenges the perception that Korean action titles are niche, showing there is **mass appeal when optimized for PC**.
Image source: SHIFT UP – Stellar Blade PC launch, June 12, 2025
6. FAQ
Q1: What counts as “concurrent players”?
A: It means the number of users playing at the same exact moment on Steam—so “57K+ concurrent” means over 57,000 were playing together at peak.
Q2: Was this the highest PC launch ever for a Korean game?
A: While exact historical comparisons are limited, this appears to be the highest concurrent launch number by a Korean-developed single-player action game.
Q3: Was the demo already popular?
A: Yes. The demo drew over 26K players and ranked among top demos during Steam Next Fest
Q4: Is this game available on other platforms?
A: As of June 2025, “Stellar Blade” is available on PS5 since April 2024, and now on Windows via Steam.
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