Is Stellar Blade Open World?

Is Stellar Blade open world? This is one of the questions that players have been asking since its announcement and that didn't really get an answer with the release of the demo. Since we only get to sample a small part of the game in the demo, it's normal to be confused.

In this article, therefore, we will tell you everything we know about it, based on the testimonies of the game developers. If you're curious about whether Stellar Blade is an open world game or not, you're in the right place.

Is Stellar Blade Open World?

The developers have confirmed that Stellar Blade will not be an open world game but that it will support open areas that you can choose to explore. Some of them will be connected to others, while others will not. So, it's certainly not a game where you can move in total freedom, but it's not a linear game either. It's the right compromise between the two things.

From what we got to experience playing the demo, we saw that the game allows a certain freedom of exploration, since there are several secondary areas that you can explore before heading directly towards your objective. However, we advise you to be careful while exploring. Most of the time, in fact, these secondary areas hide pitfalls that can put you in difficulty, so consider carefully whether and when to go on an advance search.

Since Stellar Blade is a game that has mechanics within it that derive from games like Devil May Cry and Nier Automata, it makes sense that the game is not an open world, but more of an “open map.” After all, not even the aforementioned games belong to the open world genre. In any case, the fact that it is not an open world game should certainly not discourage those who thought it was.

From what we could see during the demo, the gameplay of Stellar Blade seems to be quite solid and also gives room for a certain customization thanks to the skills that you can unlock as you progress with your adventure. For this reason, in our opinion, you should still give Stellar Blade a chance, as it can be a rewarding and satisfying game.