Stellar Blade Triumphs at 2024 Korea Game Awards

Stellar Blade's Triumph at the 2024 Korea Game Awards

SHIFT UP's Stellar Blade achieved remarkable success at the 2024 Korea Game Awards, held on November 13th at the Busan Exhibition & Convention Center (BEXCO). The game secured an impressive seven awards, including the coveted Excellence Award. Its accolades extended to recognition of its exceptional achievements in Game Planning/Scenario, Graphics, Character Design, and Sound Design. Further solidifying its prominence, Stellar Blade also received the Outstanding Developer Award and the Popular Game Award.

This win marks the fifth Korea Game Award for Stellar Blade Director and SHIFT UP CEO, Kim Hyung-tae. His previous successes include contributions to Magna Carta 2, The War of Genesis 3, Blade & Soul, and Goddess of Victory: Nikke.

Kim Hyung-tae's acceptance speech, as reported by Econovill, expressed gratitude for the team's dedication and perseverance in overcoming initial skepticism about developing a successful console game in Korea.

While Stellar Blade narrowly missed the Grand Prize (awarded to Netmarble’s Solo Leveling: ARISE), SHIFT UP remains committed to its continued development. Kim Hyung-tae confirmed plans for future updates and expressed ambition to win the Grand Prize in future iterations.

2024 Korea Game Awards Winners (Partial List):

The following table highlights key awards and recipients:

(Note: This is a partial list. For a complete list, please refer to the original source.)

Despite missing a Golden Joystick Awards nomination, Stellar Blade's future looks bright. A collaboration with NieR: Automata is scheduled for November 20th, with a PC release planned for 2025. SHIFT UP's commitment to sustaining the game's popularity is evident through planned marketing and content updates. Stellar Blade's success points towards a promising future for Korean AAA game development.