Stellar Blade has finally arrived for PlayStation 5 and we're delighted to say that this is an ultra-polished, highly enjoyable action game. Based on Unreal Engine 4, developer Shift Up isn't rewriting the technological rulebook in any way - but what is delivered is nigh-on flawless within its ambition. It's something of a tonic in a world where so many games ship with issues, requiring multiple patches to address. John Linneman has the DF tech review for you. Subscribe for more Digital Foundry: http://bit.ly/DFSubscribe Join the DF Patreon to support the team more directly and to get access to everything we do via pristine quality downloads: https://bit.ly/3jEGjvx Want some DF-branded tee-shirts, mugs, hoodies and more? Check out our store: null For commercial enquiries, please contact business@digitalfoundry.net 00:00 - Introduction 01:15 - A Strong Presentation 04:01 - Graphics Options 04:29 - HDR Settings 05:13 - Stunning Visual Design 06:18 - Visual Flourishes 10:04 - Mode Comparisons 11:52 - Frame-Rate Analysis 13:49 - Final Thoughts