If you’ve been holding your breath waiting to see whether Stellar Blade Complete Edition will actually launch in your country on PC, you’re not alone. The whole situation around the Stellar Blade region lock has been one of the most talked-about controversies, and thankfully, it’s one that now has a clear answer.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Stellar Blade region lock, how it works on PC, and what’s changed since the early demo rollout.
So, Is There a Stellar Blade Region Lock on PC?
The short answer? Not anymore.
When the PC demo for Stellar Blade dropped, players in over 100 countries noticed the same thing: they couldn’t download it. Fans from regions like the Philippines, Vietnam, Pakistan, and Russia took to Steam forums and Reddit, asking why Stellar Blade PC was showing up as “Unavailable in your region.”
Initially, the Stellar Blade Complete Edition was indeed locked in certain areas, likely due to the game’s connection with PlayStation account requirements and specific licensing limitations. It looked like a repeat of other PSN-linked PC game headaches. But within a week, Shift Up and Sony lifted the restrictions, probably due to the backlash.
Now, as of June 2025, the Stellar Blade region lock has been fully removed. The game is available to purchase and download on Steam and the Epic Games Store in nearly every major country. No region workarounds, VPNs, or tricks required.
Why Was Stellar Blade PC Locked in the First Place?
The initial region lock wasn’t due to censorship or rating issues, it was more technical than that. Because Stellar Blade PC was tied into Sony’s PlayStation publishing backend, countries without official PSN support got excluded automatically.
This isn’t a new thing. Similar issues happened with Helldivers 2 and Horizon Forbidden West. But Stellar Blade fans weren’t having it. The backlash on social media was immediate, and within days, SHIFT UP announced that the Stellar Blade region lock would be lifted before launch.
They followed through. The current build, Stellar Blade Complete Edition is now accessible to players in over 250 countries.
What’s in Stellar Blade Complete Edition on PC?
For those of you jumping in fresh, here’s what makes the PC version more than just a straight port:
- Full base game plus all DLCs released so far.
- New combat trials like “Test of Mann.”
- 25+ cosmetic outfits (including fan-favorite Nier-inspired skins).
- Advanced PC settings including:
- DLSS 4 and FSR 3 support
- Ultra-wide resolution compatibility
- Unlocked frame rate (yep, even 120+ FPS on Steam Deck)
- And importantly: No mandatory PSN login. You can play Stellar Blade PC without linking your PlayStation account.
Still Not Seeing It in Your Store?
If you’re somehow still locked out of Stellar Blade PC, it’s likely due to local storefront pricing or regulation issues rather than a true Stellar Blade region lock. Try refreshing your regional settings on Steam, or wait for the rollout to finish. Shift Up confirmed full global deployment is in progress through June 11.
After all the drama, fans can finally relax. Whether you’re in Canada or Cambodia, you’ll be able to grab the Stellar Blade Complete Edition on your platform of choice, with no weird workarounds. And with no forced PSN login and optimized DRM settings (yes, Denuvo is here, but it’s not slowing anyone down), the PC version is shaping up to be the definitive way to play.
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