Stellar Blade Studio Rewards Employees with Bonuses and PS5 Pro Consoles

Shift Up, the developer behind the acclaimed action-adventure game Stellar Blade, recently rewarded its employees with a generous year-end bonus: a PlayStation 5 Pro and approximately $3,400. This significant gesture follows the game's remarkable success since its April 2024 launch.

Stellar Blade, despite initial minor controversies, quickly became a critical and commercial triumph on the PS5. Its average score of 82 on OpenCritic, coupled with numerous awards and nominations, highlights its compelling fast-paced combat, stunning art style, and memorable soundtrack. The game's popularity continues to grow, fueled by successful collaborations.

A heartwarming video shared by Shift Up on Twitter showcased employees receiving their PlayStation 5 Pros. All 300+ employees received this bonus, along with the substantial cash reward. The company stated the bonuses aimed to incentivize and appreciate its dedicated team. This generosity comes after Shift Up's highly successful $320 million initial public offering in July 2024, making it the second-largest in South Korea that year.

Shift Up Rewards Stellar Blade Team with PS5 Pros and Generous Bonuses

Stellar Blade's continued success is further evidenced by ongoing collaborations. A Nier: Automata crossover in November 2024 introduced new in-game items and costumes, and a future collaboration with Goddess of Victory: Nikke is planned. A holiday event in December added festive decorations, music, and costumes, enhancing the player experience.

Initially a PlayStation 5 exclusive, Stellar Blade is slated for a PC release in 2025. This decision, announced in June 2024, reflects Shift Up's confidence in the game's potential on the PC platform, following its impressive one million PS5 unit sales within the first two months.