Stellar Blade achieved remarkable success at the 2024 Korea Game Awards, held on November 13th, 2024, securing an impressive seven awards. This article delves into the game's achievements at this prestigious event.
Stellar Blade's Triumph at the 2024 Korea Game Awards
Future Ambitions: Aiming for the Grand Prize
SHIFT UP's Stellar Blade dominated the 2024 Korea Game Awards, winning seven coveted awards, including the Excellence Award. The awards ceremony, hosted at the Busan Exhibition & Convention Center (BEXCO), recognized the game's exceptional achievements in Game Planning/Scenario, Graphics, Character Design, and Sound Design. Stellar Blade also earned the Outstanding Developer Award and the Popular Game Award.
This victory marks the fifth Korea Game Award win for Stellar Blade's Director and SHIFT UP CEO, Kim Hyung-tae. His previous wins include recognition for Magna Carta 2 (Xbox 360), The War of Genesis 3 (1999), Blade & Soul (2012), and Goddess of Victory: Nikke (2023).
Kim Hyung-tae's acceptance speech, as reported by Econovill and translated via Google, expressed his gratitude: "When we started Stellar Blade, many doubted our ability to create a successful console game in Korea. But thanks to our dedicated staff and industry partners, we achieved great results."
While Stellar Blade narrowly missed the Grand Prize (awarded to Netmarble's Solo Leveling: ARISE), SHIFT UP remains committed to the game's future. Kim Hyung-tae assured fans: "Stellar Blade's journey isn't over. We're preparing numerous updates, so stay tuned! Next time, we'll aim for an even better game and the grand prize."
A complete list of the 2024 Korea Game Awards winners is provided below:
| 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 |
Although Stellar Blade wasn't nominated for the Ultimate Game of the Year at the 2024 Golden Joystick Awards, its future remains bright. A collaboration with Platinum Games' NieR: Automata (slated for November 20th) and a planned PC release in 2025 will significantly expand the game's reach. SHIFT UP's 3rd Quarter Business Performance Results show a commitment to maintaining Stellar Blade's popularity through enhanced marketing and content updates.
The future looks promising for Stellar Blade, with more updates and patches in development. Its recent success, both domestically and internationally, is expected to pave the way for future Korean AAA game titles capable of competing with the industry's best.
