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Stellar Blade Developers Address PC Region Lock and DRM Concerns

Shift Up confirms efforts to resolve unintended region restrictions and defends Denuvo DRM performance optimizations ahead of the PC port's June 11 release.

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Overview

  • Shift Up is working with Sony to lift an unintentional region lock affecting the PC version of Stellar Blade in over 130 countries.
  • Developers have clarified that a PlayStation Network account will not be required to play the PC version of the game.
  • The PC and PS5 versions will offer identical content, including all DLC and crossovers, ensuring no early-buyer disadvantages.
  • Despite community skepticism, Shift Up asserts that Denuvo DRM has been optimized to maintain consistent frame rates, with higher minimums in some cases.
  • Concerns persist among players about Denuvo's potential impact on offline play, hardware compatibility, and its associated costs for developers.