The Stellar Blade demo for PC, released ahead of the game's full launch on June 11, 2025, has generated significant buzz among gamers, particularly following its success on the PlayStation 5.
In this article, Gurugamer is going to showcase everything you need to know about it.
Demo Content and Features
The Stellar Blade Demo on Steam offers players a taste of the action RPG developed by South Korean studio Shift Up. It lets you jump into the opening chunk of Stellar Blade, an action RPG with slick combat. You’ll play as Eve, the main character, through the prologue, which sets up the sci-fi story where humanity’s fighting off creepy monsters called Naytiba. It also covers the Eidos 7 area, a cool cityscape with enemies and some platforming, ending with a boss fight against Abaddon. Plus, there’s a sneak peek at the Boss Rush Mode, where you take on a tough enemy called the Stalker in Matrix 11.
If you keep your save file, anything you unlock—like skills or items—carries over to the full game when you buy it. The demo’s a solid way to check out the game’s fast-paced combat, which feels like a mix of Bayonetta and Sekiro, with nice visuals thanks to Unreal Engine.
System Requirements and Denuvo Drama
The PC version uses Denuvo, a DRM system to stop piracy, but it’s got some players worried. On X, people are chatting about how Denuvo might mess with performance, like causing lag or longer load times, especially on weaker PCs. Nothing major’s been reported about the demo yet, but it’s a hot topic. The demo’s built to run on a range of systems, though you might need to tweak settings if your rig’s older. The PS5 version ran smooth at 60 FPS, so folks are hoping the PC port keeps up, maybe with extras like ray tracing or DLSS. You’ll need about 17 GB of storage to download it.
The demo’s got some collectibles and customization, like Eve’s outfits, which were a big deal for fans. If you played on PS5, you might use it to test the PC port or try the Boss Rush sample. New players can see if the game’s combat and world click for them.
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