Project EVE has a brand new name and is will now be known as Stellar Blade. It also has a launch window in 2023, and will be a PS5 console exclusive, keeping it off Xbox Series X|S for some time.
Coming from Korean studio Shift Up, Stellar Blade features fast-paced action RPG combat, able to grab the weapons of enemies and use them against them, quick time events for action scenes, and platforming and traversal, not to mention a world and character design that will bring to mind Bayonetta and Nier Automata.
“The title is a combination of “Stellar,” which signifies stars in Latin, and “Blade,” which defines Eve’s existence,” explains Kim Hyung Tae, Director at Shift Up Corp on the PlayStation Blog. We, however, think they might have had A Streetcar Named Desire on in the background while coming up with possible names.
“Eve and her comrades land on the surface to reclaim the extinct Earth and cross paths with a survivor named Adam. Eve is then led by Adam to the last surviving city, Xion, where she meets the elder of the town Orcal and is told many stories,” says Kim. “In order to serve her mission to save Earth, Eve develops close relationships with the key members of Xion and contributes to rebuilding the city.
“On a mission to save Earth from the NA:tive, Eve is also faced with helping out the citizens of Xion. Whether you will help the survivors or not, depends purely on your decision as the player.”
“Stellar Blade introduces action combat that require deflecting and evading the NA:tives’ attack at a precise timing that will also connect to combos and unique skills. Throughout the game, you will arm yourself with unique Beta Skills and intense Burst Skills, which I promise will be pleasing to the eye. Brace yourselves… Bosses’ strengths are on a completely different level compared to the common NA:tives, offering a challenging and strategic combat encounter.”
“All these actions will allow you to further immerse yourself into the story and understand Eve’s emotions,” concludes Kim.
Source: YouTube