The "accidental" leak of the Stellar Blade demo on the PlayStation Store might just be exactly what the upcoming PlayStation 5 exclusive needs ahead of its launch.

Developed by Shift Up, a relatively unknown studio based in South Korea, Stellar Bladedrew comparisons to Bayonetta, *Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice,*and NieR: Automata due to its female protagonist and atmospheric setting. But while the initial comparisons were based mostly on the gameplay trailers, which featured particularly notorious character design usually targeted at male audiences, the leaked demo has showcased that Stellar Bladeis is a solid game with compelling gameplay at its heart.

This unexpected release of Stellar Blade's unannounced demo gave select individuals a chance to download and explore the game before the demo was quickly removed from the PlayStation Store. The brief availability, lasting around 20 minutes, was enough for streamers and players to share early impressions and gameplay footage across social media and streaming platforms.

It's always a good sign if a game gets compared to Bloodborne titles in a positive way.

While unfortunate, this unintended glimpse into Stellar Blade has sparked considerable interest, with players praising its combat system, soundtrack, and enemy design.