Viral Stellar Blade Multiplayer Clip Sparks Misinterpretations
Recent online speculation about a hidden multiplayer function in Stellar Blade isn't entirely accurate, according to the modder responsible for the widely-shared split-screen gameplay footage circulating on social media platforms.
Despite overnight claims that developer Shift Up had implemented then abandoned a multiplayer feature, PhantomSomnus - the modder who originally discovered and shared a two-player gameplay clip in a Discord server - refutes these assumptions.
"I woke up to widespread misinterpretation of footage I specifically shared only in a private Discord," PhantomSomnus clarified on social media. "The split-screen functionality shown isn't a native Stellar Blade feature - it's standard Unreal Engine capability that I activated through modifications."
Technical Clarification on the Viral Footage
PhantomSomnus demonstrated how modifying Unreal Engine parameters allowed loading a second player character (Eve) into the game environment. "This was purely an experimental attempt using the engine's built-in local multiplayer support, not an official feature developed by Shift Up," they explained in a Reddit post, adding: "As the footage shows, this experimental approach ultimately proved non-functional."
Modder @phantomSomnus discovered multiplayer references in Stellar Blade files.
This footage showing a second playable Eve with split-screen display suggests potential for local co-op functionality #StellarBlade #StellarBladePC https://t.co/QIeiu5lKSI pic.twitter.com/rp7oudcnV2
— Stellar Blade Brasil (@StellarBladeBR) June 1, 2025
Evidence of Multiplayer Development
PhantomSomnus acknowledged discovering traces of network-based multiplayer systems in the game files. "The development team clearly experimented with an online PVP mode that was ultimately scrapped," they noted, sharing a screenshot containing residual menu elements from this abandoned feature.
However, when asked about potential future multiplayer implementations, the modder remained skeptical: "Based on my findings, any official multiplayer update appears highly improbable at this stage."
PC Version Launch Details
The Steam release of Stellar Blade arrives on June 11 with significant PC enhancements including:
- Advanced upscaling via Nvidia DLSS 4 and AMD FSR 3
- Uncapped framerate options
- Japanese and Chinese voiceover support
- Ultrawide monitor compatibility
- Enhanced resolution textures
- DualSense controller feature integration
Originally restricted in over 100 territories, the PC version now has expanded global availability with pre-orders active in more than 250 regions.
In IGN's 7/10 review, we noted: "While Stellar Blade delivers satisfying core combat, its narrative execution and RPG systems fall short of genre benchmarks."
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