SHIFT UP and Sony Interactive Entertainment have officially lifted the previously restrictive PC region lock for the Stellar Blade demo, now allowing players from nearly 250 regions worldwide to dive into one of 2025’s most anticipated action titles.
This follows community pushback and widespread criticism regarding the initial region limitations for the PC version. The global availability of the Stellar Blade PC demo marks a massive win for gamers, especially in Southeast Asia, where the game has cultivated a growing and enthusiastic fanbase.
Demo Features:
Progression Carryover – Your saves from the demo will transfer to the full game upon release.
Special Mid-Boss Mode – Completing the demo unlocks a unique mini-boss encounter.
Early Access Nano Suits – Try on a selection of Stellar Blade’s new outfits before launch.
The demo for Stellar Blade is now available!
You can play through the beginning of the first stage, including the first boss battle.
Your save data will carry over to the full game.
After clearing the main demo, an additional mode will unlock—letting you take on a mid-boss… pic.twitter.com/r4JoWsYH3V
— StellarBlade (@StellarBlade) May 30, 2025
⚠️ Remaining Region Restrictions
Despite the broader availability, some regions are still excluded from purchasing or activating the game:
Not Available for Purchase or Activation:
Belarus
Cuba
Iran
Kuwait
North Korea
Oman
Qatar
Russia
Syria
Vietnam
No Storefront Pricing Set (Unavailable for Purchase):
Kuwait
Qatar
Russia
Vietnam
This update now places Stellar Blade within reach for the vast majority of PC gamers across Steam and the Epic Games Store, building anticipation ahead of the game’s full PC launch on June 11, 2025.
