by Evelyn Jan 07,2025
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, solidifying its position as a leading title in the Korean gaming industry.
Stellar Blade's Triumph at the 2024 Korea Game Awards
The accolades included the prestigious Excellence Award, alongside wins for Game Planning/Scenario, Graphics, Character Design, and Sound Design. Further demonstrating its impact, Stellar Blade also received the Outstanding Developer Award and the Popular Game Award.
This marks the fifth Korea Game Awards win for Stellar Blade Director and SHIFT UP CEO, Kim Hyung-tae. His previous successes span titles like Magna Carta 2, The War of Genesis 3, Blade and Soul, and Goddess of Victory: Nikke.
Kim Hyung-tae expressed his gratitude in his acceptance speech, acknowledging the dedication of the development team and industry officials in overcoming initial skepticism about the feasibility of a Korean-made console game achieving significant international recognition.
While Stellar Blade narrowly missed the Grand Prize, which went to Netmarble's Solo Leveling: ARISE, the team remains focused on the game's future. Kim Hyung-tae confirmed plans for extensive future updates, expressing confidence in achieving the Grand Prize in future award ceremonies.
2024 Korea Game Awards Winners (Partial List):
The following table highlights key award recipients from the ceremony:
| 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 |
While Stellar Blade didn't receive a Golden Joystick Award nomination, its future remains bright. A collaboration with NieR: Automata is set for November 20th, and a PC release is planned for 2025. SHIFT UP's commitment to ongoing content updates and marketing efforts ensures the game's continued momentum and influence on the future of Korean AAA game development.
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