Action-RPG 'Project Eve' will finally debut in 2023 as 'Stellar Blade'
Shift Up's much-vaunted Project Eve is finally nearing release. The Korean developer has announced that the action-RPG will arrive in 2023 as Stellar Blade. It will be a PS5 exclusive on consoles. As a result, the studio used Sony's State of Play event to share a trailer outlining the game's doomsday premise.
You play as Eve, a warrior who returns to a shattered Earth to rebuild the last city (Xion) and protect it from the "NA:tives". Naturally, there will be intrigue between humans alongside the usual battles against gruesome creatures. The action RPG mechanics will feel familiar, but could be intriguing if you're striving to perfect your gameplay. You'll need "precise timing" with combos, defensive maneuvers and skills to succeed against regular enemies, while boss fights will require a more "strategic" approach.
Project Eve has garnered a growing following since the first trailer was released in 2019, thanks in large part to its eye-catching visuals. Whether or not the finished Stellar Blade meets those expectations is another story. This is Shift Up's first console game, let alone its first AAA release. While the company has had success with mobile-oriented Destiny Child, it will need to show that its experience translates well to other platforms.
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Shift Up's much-vaunted Project Eve is finally nearing release. The Korean developer has announced that the action-RPG will arrive in 2023 as Stellar Blade. It will be a PS5 exclusive on consoles. As a result, the studio used Sony's State of Play event to share a trailer outlining the game's doomsday premise.
You play as Eve, a warrior who returns to a shattered Earth to rebuild the last city (Xion) and protect it from the "NA:tives". Naturally, there will be intrigue between humans alongside the usual battles against gruesome creatures. The action RPG mechanics will feel familiar, but could be intriguing if you're striving to perfect your gameplay. You'll need "precise timing" with combos, defensive maneuvers and skills to succeed against regular enemies, while boss fights will require a more "strategic" approach.
Project Eve has garnered a growing following since the first trailer was released in 2019, thanks in large part to its eye-catching visuals. Whether or not the finished Stellar Blade meets those expectations is another story. This is Shift Up's first console game, let alone its first AAA release. While the company has had success with mobile-oriented Destiny Child, it will need to show that its experience translates well to other platforms.
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