Stellar Blade Sweeps 2024 Korea Game Awards

Stellar Blade's triumph at the 2024 Korea Game Awards on November 13, 2024, is nothing short of spectacular, securing an impressive seven awards. Dive deeper to explore the full scope of this achievement at the renowned 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 shone brightly at the 2024 Korea Game Awards, sweeping up seven prestigious accolades, including the coveted Excellence Award. The awards ceremony, which took place at the Busan Exhibition & Convention Center (BEXCO) on November 13th, celebrated Stellar Blade's excellence in multiple categories such as Game Planning/Scenario, Graphics, Character Design, and Sound Design. The game also clinched the Outstanding Developer Award and the Popular Game Award.

This victory marks the fifth occasion where Stellar Blade's director and SHIFT UP CEO, Kim Hyung-tae, has been part of a game that triumphed at the Korea Game Awards. His previous successes include Magna Carta 2 for Xbox 360 and The War of Genesis 3 from 1999, both during his tenure at Softmax. He also played a key role in the 2012 PC game Blade and Soul as Art Director at NCSoft, and in SHIFT UP's Goddess of Victory: Nikke in 2023.

"In the beginning, there were doubts about our ability to produce a successful console game in Korea," Kim Hyung-tae remarked during his acceptance speech, as reported by Korean news outlet Econovill and translated via Google. "Thanks to the dedication of our team and the support from the gaming community, we've achieved remarkable results."

Despite narrowly missing the Grand Prize, which was awarded to Netmarble’s Solo Leveling: ARISE, SHIFT UP remains steadfast in its commitment to Stellar Blade's future. Kim Hyung-tae assured fans, "Stellar Blade's journey is far from over. We're gearing up for numerous updates, and we're determined to create an even better game next time, aiming for the grand prize."

For those interested in the full spectrum of winners at the 2024 Korea Game Awards, please refer to the comprehensive table below:

Although Stellar Blade didn't make the cut for the Ultimate Game of the Year at the 2024 Golden Joystick Awards, the horizon is bright with The Game Awards 2024 on the approach, offering another chance for the game to shine.

Stellar Blade's momentum is unstoppable. With an eagerly awaited collaboration with Platinum Games' NieR: Automata set for November 20th, and a PC release slated for 2025, the game's influence continues to grow. SHIFT UP's 3rd Quarter Business Performance Results reflect their dedication to maintaining the IP's momentum through enhanced marketing efforts and continuous content updates.

This is just the beginning for Stellar Blade. With more content updates and patches in the pipeline, its recent domestic and international success could well be the catalyst for future Korean-made AAA titles to compete on the global stage.