Modder Debunks Stellar Blade Multiplayer Rumors
The viral reports about a discovered multiplayer mode in Stellar Blade require clarification, according to the modder who initially shared the controversial split-screen footage.
Amid widespread claims that developer Shift Up had included a dormant multiplayer feature, the original discoverer has clarified that the two-player functionality shown in circulating clips was a personal experiment using Unreal Engine's built-in capabilities rather than official content.
The Truth Behind the Viral Footage
"I specifically avoided sharing these clips publicly for this exact reason," stated PhantomSomnus on social media. The modder explained that the split-screen demonstration resulted from activating Unreal Engine's native local multiplayer support, not from uncovering developer-created content.
"While investigating game files, I found references to online-only multiplayer features, but the split-screen implementation was entirely my own experiment."
Evidence of Scrapped Multiplayer Features
- Discovered remnants of an unused PvP mode
- Found abandoned multiplayer menu interfaces
- Confirmed all existing references point to online-only functionality
The investigation did uncover signs of abandoned multiplayer development, but PhantomSomnus emphasizes these appear exclusively designed for online play and remain non-functional. Regarding future multiplayer possibilities, the modder believes official implementation seems improbable.
PC Version Launch Details
As Stellar Blade prepares for its June 11 Steam release, the PC edition will feature:
- Advanced upscaling via DLSS 4 and FSR 3
- Unlocked framerate support
- Additional voiceover languages
- Enhanced ultrawide display compatibility
- Improved environmental textures
- DualSense controller integration
Originally facing regional restrictions in over 100 countries, the game is now available for pre-order across 250+ regions. Reviewers have praised its core action mechanics while noting narrative shortcomings, with IGN's review scoring it 7/10.
