Stellar Blade Triumphs at Korea Game Awards 2024
SHIFT UP's Stellar Blade achieved remarkable success at the 2024 Korea Game Awards, held on November 13th at the Busan Exhibition & Convention Center (BEXCO), securing a total of seven prestigious awards. Let's delve into the details of this impressive win.
Stellar Blade's Triumph at the 2024 Korea Game Awards
Stellar Blade's seven award wins highlight its exceptional achievements in various aspects of game development. The game earned recognition for its excellence in Game Planning/Scenario, Graphics, Character Design, and Sound Design, showcasing its technical prowess. Adding to its accolades, Stellar Blade also received the Outstanding Developer Award and the Popular Game Award, solidifying its position as a standout title.
Kim Hyung-tae, Stellar Blade's Director and SHIFT UP CEO, celebrated his fifth Korea Game Awards win. His previous successes include contributions to Magna Carta 2, The War of Genesis 3, Blade & Soul, and Goddess of Victory: Nikke. In his acceptance speech, as reported by Econovill, he acknowledged the initial skepticism surrounding a Korean-developed console game but expressed pride in the team's accomplishments.
While Stellar Blade narrowly missed the Grand Prize (awarded to Netmarble’s Solo Leveling: ARISE), SHIFT UP remains dedicated to Stellar Blade's future development. Kim Hyung-tae confirmed plans for substantial future updates, aiming for the Grand Prize in future competitions.
2024 Korea Game Awards Winners: A Summary
A complete list of 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 Golden Joystick Awards' Ultimate Game of the Year, its future remains bright. With a collaboration with NieR: Automata launching on November 20th and a PC release planned for 2025, Stellar Blade's impact is expanding. SHIFT UP's Q3 business performance report highlights their commitment to maintaining the game's popularity. Further content updates are anticipated, promising continued growth for Stellar Blade and potentially paving the way for future Korean AAA game development.
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