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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 a total of seven prestigious awards, including the Excellence Award, a testament to its exceptional quality.
The accolades spanned various categories, showcasing Stellar Blade's excellence in Game Planning/Scenario, Graphics, Character Design, and Sound Design. The game also received the Outstanding Developer Award, recognizing the dedication and talent of its creators, and the Popular Game Award, reflecting its widespread appeal among players.
This marks the fifth Korea Game Awards win for Stellar Blade Director and SHIFT UP CEO, Kim Hyung-tae, highlighting his consistent contribution to award-winning game development throughout his career. His previous successes include Magna Carta 2, The War of Genesis 3, Blade and Soul, and Goddess of Victory: Nikke.
While Stellar Blade narrowly missed the Grand Prize, which went to Netmarble's Solo Leveling: ARISE, Kim Hyung-tae expressed his gratitude and affirmed the team's commitment to Stellar Blade's future development. He promised further updates and improvements, aiming for the Grand Prize in future iterations.
2024 Korea Game Awards Winners (Partial List):
The following table provides a partial list of winners from the 2024 Korea Game Awards, highlighting Stellar Blade's multiple wins. A complete list can be found elsewhere.
| Award | Awardee | Company |
|---|---|
| Grand Presidential Award | Solo Leveling: ARISE | Netmarble |
| Prime Minister Award | Stellar Blade (Excellence Award) | SHIFT UP |
| Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Award (Best Game Award) | |
| Trickcal Re:VIVE | Epid Games |
| Lord Nine | Smilegate |
| The First Descendant | Nexon Games |
| Sports Shipbuilding President Award | |
| Stellar Blade (Best Planning/Scenario) | SHIFT UP |
| Stellar Blade (Best Sound Design) | |
| Electronic Times President Award | |
| Stellar Blade (Best Graphics) | |
| Stellar Blade (Best Character Design) | |
| Commendation from the Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism | |
| Hanwha Life Esports (eSports Development Award) | |
| Gyu-Cheol Kim (Achievement Award) | Minister of Culture, Sports, and Tourism Award |
| Kim Hyung-Tae (Outstanding Developer Award) | SHIFT UP |
| Stellar Blade (Popular Game Award) | |
| Terminus: Zombie Survivors (Indie Game Award) | Longplay Studios |
| Korean Creative Content Agency President Award | ReLU Games (Startup Company Award) |
| Game Management Committee Chairperson Award | Smilegate Megaport (Proper Gaming Environment Creation Company Award) |
| Game Cultural Foundation Director Award | Uncover the Smoking Gun | ReLU Games |
Despite missing the Golden Joystick Awards nomination, Stellar Blade's future remains bright. A collaboration with NieR: Automata is set for November 20th, with a PC release planned for 2025. SHIFT UP's continued investment in marketing and content updates signals a strong commitment to the game's long-term success. This win is a significant step for Korean-made AAA titles, paving the way for future global competition.
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