Stellar Blade Studio Rewards Employees with Bonuses and PS5 Pro Consoles

Shift Up generously rewards its Stellar Blade team with PlayStation 5 Pros and substantial bonuses. The developer celebrated the game's remarkable success by gifting each of its 300+ employees a PlayStation 5 Pro and approximately $3,400. This follows Stellar Blade's strong performance since its April 2024 release, earning critical acclaim and high player engagement.

Despite initial controversy, Stellar Blade achieved an impressive 82 average score on OpenCritic, garnering numerous awards and nominations. The game's fast-paced combat, stunning visuals, and memorable soundtrack have resonated with players. Its continued popularity is fueled by successful collaborations, including a recent Nier: Automata crossover and a planned collaboration with Goddess of Victory: Nikke. A holiday event further enhanced the player experience.

The substantial bonuses, announced via a heartwarming social media video, reflect Shift Up's commitment to its employees and their contributions to the game's success. This follows a highly successful initial public offering (IPO) in July 2024, making it one of South Korea's largest IPOs of the year. The company's positive outlook is further underscored by plans for a PC port of Stellar Blade in 2025, anticipating strong sales on this new platform. The PS5 version itself achieved a million units sold within its first two months.