Stellar Blade, developed by SHIFT UP, swept the 2024 Korea Game Awards, securing an impressive seven awards on November 13, 2024. Dive into the details of the game's remarkable achievements at this prestigious event.

Stellar Blade Wins Excellence Award and Six Others at the 2024 Korea Game Awards

Stellar Blade Director Aims for Grand Prize in Future Games

SHIFT UP's Stellar Blade was the star of the show at the 2024 Korea Game Awards, held at the Busan Exhibition & Convention Center (BEXCO). The game clinched seven major awards, including the coveted Excellence Award. Stellar Blade's accolades spanned across Game Planning/Scenario, Graphics, Character Design, and Sound Design, showcasing its technical prowess. Additionally, the game was honored with the Outstanding Developer Award and the Popular Game Award.

This marks the fifth time that Stellar Blade's Director and SHIFT UP CEO, Kim Hyung-tae, has been part of a winning team at the Korea Game Awards. His previous successes include Magna Carta 2 for Xbox 360 and The War of Genesis 3 in 1999, both during his tenure at Softmax. He also contributed to Blade and Soul as Art Director at NCSoft in 2012, and to SHIFT UP’s Goddess of Victory: Nikke in 2023.

In his acceptance speech, Kim Hyung-tae reflected on the journey, stating, "When we first created Stellar Blade, many people expressed concerns about whether we could make a console game in Korea and achieve meaningful results. But with the help of all the staff and game officials, we were able to achieve good results," as reported by Korean news outlet Econovill and translated via Google.

Although Stellar Blade narrowly missed out on the Grand Prize, which was awarded to Netmarble’s Solo Leveling: ARISE, SHIFT UP remains dedicated to the game's future. Kim Hyung-tae confidently stated, "Stellar Blade is not over yet. We are preparing many updates in the future, so look forward to it. Next time, we will make an even better game and even win the grand prize."

For a comprehensive overview of all the winners at the 2024 Korea Game Awards, please refer to the table below:

While Stellar Blade did not receive a nomination for the Ultimate Game of the Year at the 2024 Golden Joystick Awards, there is still anticipation for its potential recognition at The Game Awards 2024.

Stellar Blade's momentum is undeniable. With an exciting collaboration with Platinum Games' NieR: Automata set for November 20th and a planned PC release in 2025, the game's reach is set to expand further. SHIFT UP's 3rd Quarter Business Performance Results also highlight their commitment to maintaining the IP's popularity through enhanced marketing and content updates.

These developments are just the beginning for Stellar Blade. With more content updates and patches on the way, the game's recent domestic and international success could pave the way for future Korean-made AAA titles to compete with the industry's best.