Stellar Blade swept the 2024 Korea Game Awards, securing an impressive seven awards on November 13, 2024. Dive into the details of the game's triumphant achievements at this renowned event.
Stellar Blade Wins Excellence Award and Six Others at the 2024 Korea Game Awards
Stellar Blade Director Aims for Grand Prize in Future Games
SHIFT UP's Stellar Blade was the standout winner at the 2024 Korea Game Awards, clinching seven major accolades, including the prestigious Excellence Award. The awards ceremony, hosted at the Busan Exhibition & Convention Center (BEXCO), celebrated 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 latest victory marks the fifth time Stellar Blade Director and SHIFT UP CEO Kim Hyung-tae has been part of a winning team at the Korea Game Awards. His previous triumphs include Magna Carta 2 for Xbox 360 and the 1999 game The War of Genesis 3 during his tenure at Softmax. Additionally, he contributed to Blade and Soul as Art Director at NCSoft in 2012, and to SHIFT UP’s Goddess of Victory: Nikke in 2023.
"When we first created Stellar Blade, many people were skeptical about our ability to produce a successful console game in Korea," Kim Hyung-tae remarked during his acceptance speech, as reported by the Korean news outlet Econovill and translated via Google. "Thanks to the dedication of our team and the support from game officials, we've achieved remarkable results."
While Stellar Blade narrowly missed the Grand Prize, which was awarded to Netmarble’s Solo Leveling: ARISE, SHIFT UP remains steadfast in their commitment to the game's future. Kim Hyung-tae assured fans, "Stellar Blade is far from finished. We're planning numerous updates, so stay tuned. Our next game will be even better, and we aim to secure the grand prize."
For a comprehensive list of winners at the 2024 Korea Game Awards, please refer to the table 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 didn't secure a nomination for the Ultimate Game of the Year at the 2024 Golden Joystick Awards, there's still anticipation for potential recognition at The Game Awards 2024.
Stellar Blade's momentum continues to surge forward. An eagerly awaited collaboration with Platinum Games' NieR: Automata is set for November 20th, and a PC release is planned for 2025, expanding the game's audience. SHIFT UP's 3rd Quarter Business Performance Results show a dedication to maintaining the IP's popularity through enhanced marketing and content updates.
These developments signal just the beginning for Stellar Blade. More content updates and patches are in the pipeline, and the game's recent successes on both domestic and international stages could set the stage for future Korean-made AAA titles to compete with the industry's top games.
