Players keen to try out Stellar Blade should mark March 29 on their calendars, as that's the day the demo will be available. The demo arrives a month before the game's official launch, providing a hands-on experience for players who want to test and see if Stellar Blade lives up to all its hype.

A Stellar Blade demo was accidentally released earlier this month on the PlayStation Store, but was quickly delisted. However, those who had downloaded the demo were still able to play it, with some players livestreaming its content and others posting its entire gameplay on YouTube.

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Stellar Blade Teases Post-Launch Content Plans

Stellar Blade does have a plan for post-launch content, although the offering so far will likely not help gamers extend their playtime.

But now, all PS5 players can test Stellar Blade when the demo hits the PlayStation Store on March 29. The developers teased that there will be a little surprise for players who complete the first stage of the demo. Plus, players who complete the demo can carry over their save data to the game's full release on April 26 and start from the last checkpoint. The demo allows players to test out the skill tree, switch equipment, change Eve's various costumes, and learn about the basics of combat with an in-game tutorial.

When Does the Stellar Blade Demo Launch?

• Stellar Blade demo will be available starting Friday, March 29 from 7 am PDT / 2 pm GMT.

The Stellar Blade demo will cover the beginning of the game when protagonist Eve is sent to a post-apocalyptic Earth to reclaim the planet from the Naytiba, and it will conclude after defeating the first boss. However, according to the demo gameplay available on the internet, there is likely to be a boss challenge option after completing it, allowing players to face another boss in addition to the first one.

For various reasons, Stellar Blade has become one of the most anticipated games on PlayStation 5. Some players are interested in the game's graphic fidelity in cutscenes and gameplay while maintaining fluidity in its action combat, while others are interested in the post-apocalyptic settings reminiscent of the NieR series.

PlayStation 5 players can try out the Stellar Blade demo starting March 29. However, be aware that given some elements of the game, such as gore, violence, and sexual themes, Stellar Blade has earned an 18+ rating in Korea, while the USA ESRB rated the game Mature 17+.

Stellar Blade

Platform(s)

PS5

Released

April 26, 2024

Developer(s)

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Publisher(s)

Sony Interactive Entertainment

Genre(s)

Action RPG