Stellar Blade's Triumph at the 2024 Korea Game Awards

SHIFT UP's Stellar Blade achieved remarkable success at the 2024 Korea Game Awards, held on November 13th at the Busan Exhibition & Convention Center (BEXCO). The game secured an impressive seven awards, including the coveted Excellence Award. This win highlights Stellar Blade's exceptional achievements in game design, showcasing its prowess in Game Planning/Scenario, Graphics, Character Design, and Sound Design. The game also earned the Outstanding Developer Award and the Popular Game Award.

This marks the fifth Korea Game Award win for Stellar Blade Director and SHIFT UP CEO, Kim Hyung-tae. His previous successes include contributions to Magna Carta 2, The War of Genesis 3, Blade and Soul, and Goddess of Victory: Nikke.

Kim Hyung-tae's acceptance speech, as reported by Econovill, expressed gratitude for the team's dedication and perseverance in overcoming initial doubts about the feasibility of a Korean-developed console game achieving significant international recognition.

While Stellar Blade narrowly missed the Grand Prize (awarded to Netmarble’s Solo Leveling: ARISE), SHIFT UP remains committed to the game's future. Kim Hyung-tae pledged continued updates and improvements, aiming for the Grand Prize in future iterations.

2024 Korea Game Awards Winners (Partial List):

The following table shows a selection of the award winners:

While Stellar Blade wasn't nominated for the Golden Joystick Awards' Ultimate Game of the Year, its future remains bright. A collaboration with NieR: Automata is scheduled for November 20th, and a PC release is planned for 2025. SHIFT UP's commitment to continued content updates and marketing efforts further solidifies Stellar Blade's potential for lasting success, potentially paving the way for future Korean AAA game development.