The PC version of Stellar Blade has its own nuances: the game will do without PSN, but with strange regional restrictions and Denuvo
Fans of the stylish action game Stellar Blade who are waiting for its release on PC next month can breathe a sigh of relief: the game will not require a mandatory PlayStation Network (PSN) account, according to Sony's recently revised policy. Although syncing your account will give the character of Eva an additional costume, it will be a completely voluntary step, not a prerequisite. However, there is a nuance.
Here's What We Know
However, like most PlayStation PC ports, Stellar Blade will not be available for purchase on Steam in a large number of countries - 129. The reasons for this selective approach remain a mystery to many fans. Probably, there are some legal issues involved, but only Sony knows the real reason. The list of countries where the game will be blocked includes Egypt, the Philippines, and Vietnam.
Even more surprisingly, it seems that the Korean development studio Shift Up was not aware of these restrictions. In response to questions from outraged users on Twitter, the company expressed its surprise.
In addition, fans are expressing their disappointment over the use of Denuvo anti-piracy software in the game, which is often blamed for the negative impact on the performance of PC games.
Source: @StellarBlade
