After the start of pre-orders for Stellar Blade on the PlayStation Store, as well as the appearance of the official box art, the expected date for the start of pre-download of the game and the size of the download file became known.
The box states that Stellar Blade on PS5 will take up about 35 GB, so installation will require a reasonable amount of space.
Preload is scheduled for April 24, 2024, and for those who pre-ordered a digital copy of the game, a fresh patch will be installed, although The first day update may be released closer to release – April 26, 2024. Those who purchased the game on disc will have to download the update.
Using the PlayStation 5 controller, Stellar Blade includes haptic feedback to enhance combat immersion and weapon accuracy. The game also implements mechanics for moving around the environment, such as overcoming walls and swinging a rope to explore. In the world around them, players encounter NPCs who offer side quests that can be accepted or ignored. There are supply camp checkpoints throughout the world where players can restore health and obtain saved items.