“This is what I was born to do”: Stellar Blade Gears up for Launch With Epic New Trailer
Even before its release, Stellar Blade has shaken up the industry with content that people found questionable. Shift Up’s title has found itself surrounded by controversy ever since its protagonist, Eve, was shown in action. However, with the demo’s launch, more players started to realize that, upon looking past the controversial elements, there’s much to love about Stellar Blade, and thanks to the latest trailer, the excitement keeps increasing.
Eve Faces Her Circumstances in the New Stellar Blade Trailer
Although the demo and the comments by director Kim Hyung-tae were enough evidence of Eve’s layered characteristics, the latest Stellar Blade trailer solidifies them.
The hype surrounding the game was already reaching unprecedented heights, but the Stellar Blade Launch Trailer takes it higher, showcasing more details about the lore that will accompany Shift Up’s (mostly) unapologetic game. From the beginning, the musical score sets the tone for the rest of the trailer, promising a level of immersion that Sony’s known for with its narrative-heavy titles.
Joining Eve on her quest to reclaim Earth are her partners Lily, Adam, and Tachy, all of whom have received their own character trailers in the past. The Stellar Blade Launch Trailer kicks off with Eve showing gratitude to Lily for sending a rescue signal to ensure her safe return from space, after which Adam talks about how crucial humanity’s survival instincts are, especially when it’s faced with deadly circumstances.
Saving the planet and its residents is the goal in Stellar Blade, which is dependent on the “Mother’s Sphere,” raising questions about what role this aspect will play in the title.
It Isn’t Even Out Yet, but Fans Are Already Calling It the Game of the Year
“This is what I was born to do,” says Eve, as she prepares for an inevitable battle on which the fate of humanity rests, apologizing to everyone that she’s let down during the process.
The Stellar Blade Launch Trailer hits all the right notes, leading to some fans already calling it their Game of the Year in the comments.
It may still be a short while away from release, but it has succeeded in overcoming cancel culture, with one player assuring the community that one should “never apologize for wanting attractive female characters in your video games.”
In a sense, just launching in a sensitive year like 2024 and refusing to give in to the world’s expectations makes Stellar Blade a historical gaming milestone. And with a generally favorable reception, it seems like Shift Up wasn’t only relying on controversy but actually ended up creating an amazing video game.
