‘Stellar Blade 2’ Will Leave Sony Behind To ‘Fully Reflect Its Identity’ In Marketing
Shift Up said the sequel is progressing smoothly and that self-publishing will let it control marketing and expand beyond PlayStation.
- Developer Shift Up confirmed that development on the Stellar Blade sequel is "progressing smoothly" and the studio will self-publish the upcoming action RPG.
- The original Stellar Blade became a breakout hit in 2024, selling 6.1 million copies while earning an 81 metascore and a 9.1 rating from fans.
- Shift Up will transition to a "first-party service model," allowing the developer to lead marketing strategies that "fully reflect the distinctive identity of Stellar Blade."
- Self-Publishing may allow the sequel to reach platforms like Xbox, unlike the original PlayStation console exclusive published by Sony Interactive Entertainment.
- Although previously projected for 2026, the sequel will likely release around 2027, with Shift Up planning to reveal more details later this year.
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Hit PS5 Exclusive's Highly Anticipated Sequel to Be Revealed Soon
It won’t be long before the sequel to a fan-favorite 2024 PS5 console exclusive action adventure game is revealed, but there’s a catch. Shift Up’s Stellar Blade was published by Sony Interactive Entertainment, but its sequel won’t be, and the studio has explained why. Stellar Blade 2 might not be PS5 console exclusive In a recent earnings presentation, Shift Up confirmed that it will reveal Stellar Blade 2 in 2026. However, it’s now in a positio…
Shift Up Says It Will Self-Publish Stellar Blade 2 to Reach Broad Audience From Day One
South Korean developer Shift Up has said it intends to self-publish Stellar Blade 2 in order to "maximize sales and reach a broad global audience from day one." The studio said it will reveal more details about the title within the year. Stellar Blade was published by Sony and was released exclusively on PS5.
Next Stellar Blade title will be self-published + additional...
Next Stellar Blade to be self-published by Shift Up, development progressing smoothly | RPG Site Shift Up reveals that it is also exploring platform expansion for the original Stellar Blade. www.rpgsite.net Developer Shift-up has announced that development of the next Stellar Blade title is going smoothly and will be self published by Shift UP themselves. They're also looking into bringing the first Stella…
Stellar Blade studio Shift Up to self-publish sequel
Shift Up’s stylish sci-fi action game Stellar Blade released back in 2024, published by Sony as an initial PS5 exclusive. Following a successful subsequent PC port and “steady sales” overall, the studio has announced a “first-party service model” for its upcoming sequel, with a plan to self-publish instead of continuing as a console exclusive. In a statement to investors, Shift Up details its plans for the release of the next Stellar Blade title…
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