Stellar Blade’s demo has garnered significant attention, peaking at nearly 700,000 players, almost double the peak of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s demo. The full release of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth reached a daily active user peak of 2.1 million players, while Stellar Blade is projected to exceed 4 million in its release. Analysts predict that Stellar Blade may not match the growth rate of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth due to the latter’s established IP advantage.
With the full release of Stellar Blade approaching, developer Shift Up has demonstrated a remarkable job in showcasing the game’s qualities through its free demo, allowing players to try out the game and even practice before its launch. The strong marketing efforts have positioned Stellar Blade’s demo as a standout among high-profile demos. The impressive performance of the demo has surpassed other notable demos, such as Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth.
Despite not being a highly-anticipated sequel, Stellar Blade’s demo nearly doubled the peak daily active user count of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth’s demo, reinforcing its success. The potential for Stellar Blade to sustain this success in its full release is questioned by analysts, considering the established IP advantage of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. However, the game’s significant pre-orders and strong performance in the demo indicate a promising launch day for Shift Up on April 26.
