Stellar Blade Triumphs at 2024 Korea Game Awards
Stellar Blade, developed by SHIFT UP, 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, highlighting its exceptional quality across various categories.
Stellar Blade's Triumph at the 2024 Korea Game Awards
The accolades included the coveted Excellence Award, a testament to the game's overall excellence. SHIFT UP's dedication to quality was further recognized with awards for Game Planning/Scenario, Graphics, Character Design, and Sound Design. Adding to their impressive haul, Stellar Blade also received the Outstanding Developer Award and the Popular Game Award.
This marks the fifth Korea Game Award win for Stellar Blade's Director and SHIFT UP CEO, Kim Hyung-tae, showcasing his consistent contribution to award-winning game development throughout his career. In his acceptance speech, Kim expressed gratitude to his team and acknowledged the initial skepticism surrounding the creation of a Korean-made console game.
While Stellar Blade narrowly missed the Grand Prize, which went to Netmarble's Solo Leveling: ARISE, Kim Hyung-tae assured fans that development is far from over. He promised future updates and expressed confidence in achieving even greater success in the future, including aiming for the Grand Prize in subsequent awards.
2024 Korea Game Awards Winners (Partial List):
The following table provides a partial list of winners from the 2024 Korea Game Awards, showcasing Stellar Blade's outstanding performance. A complete list can be found through other sources.
| Award | Awardee | Company |
|---|---|
| Grand Presidential Award | Solo Leveling: ARISE | Netmarble |
| Prime Minister Award | Stellar Blade (Excellence Award) | SHIFT UP |
| Stellar Blade (Best Planning/Scenario) | SHIFT UP |
| Stellar Blade (Best Sound Design) | SHIFT UP |
| Stellar Blade (Best Graphics) | SHIFT UP |
| Stellar Blade (Best Character Design) | SHIFT UP |
| Kim Hyung-Tae (Outstanding Developer Award) | SHIFT UP |
| Stellar Blade (Popular Game Award) | SHIFT UP |
While Stellar Blade wasn't nominated for the Golden Joystick Awards' Ultimate Game of the Year, its future remains bright. A collaboration with NieR: Automata is set for November 20th, with a PC release planned for 2025. SHIFT UP's commitment to ongoing content updates and marketing efforts promises to maintain Stellar Blade's momentum, potentially paving the way for future Korean AAA game development success.
