- Stellar Blade 2 has been officially announced by Shift Up, following the success of the first title on PS5.
- Scheduled for release before 2027, the sequel is part of a larger strategy of expansion and new projects from the studio.
- Project Witches is the other major project announced by the studio, focused on futuristic RPGs.
- The PC version of Stellar Blade arrives on June 11, although with territorial restrictions on its digital release.
After the success it has recently achieved Stellar Blade both on PlayStation 5 and in the expectations placed on its launch for PC, the South Korean studio Shift Up has officially confirmed that a sequel is already underway. The news comes after several reports and investor presentations have highlighted the game as a key pillar of the studio's future strategy., along with the expansion of other franchises and the announcement of new projects.
This announcement, which many fans were already expecting after the good reception and sales of the original title, confirms that There is a sequel to Stellar Blade in development and its launch is planned for before 2027. The confirmation has been collected in various internal meetings and charts from the study, which has also served to detail the corporate plans until that year and the growth they expect to experience in the video game sector.
Release plan and expectations for Stellar Blade 2
The calendar published by Shift Up places Stellar Blade 2 as one of the key projects for the next two years. Although the specific release date has not yet been revealed, The internal roadmap places its launch before the end of 2026However, as is common in the industry, deadlines can be adjusted depending on the pace of development and other external factors. The studio itself has expressed confidence in its ability to prepare the game within that timeframe, which has been welcomed by shareholders and investors.
The presentation of results where this news was disclosed has also left details about the performance of the first Stellar Blade: The title has sold over a million copies and has provided a considerable financial boost for Shift Up. Thanks to this performance, the studio has been able to expand its team and open a subsidiary in Los Angeles, thus strengthening its international presence.
Expansion to new platforms and other Shift Up projects
One of the important points within the Shift Up strategy is the expansion to other platforms. Stellar Blade is currently available on PS5 and its PC debut is set for June 11. This PC version will bring technical advantages and additional content, such as exclusive costumes and new language options, but has raised some Controversy due to regional restrictions that prevent its download in more than a hundred countries, a consequence of policies related to the PlayStation Network and Sony.
The possibility of Stellar Blade coming to other consoles is also being considered. such as Xbox Series X|S or Nintendo Switch 2 in the future, although the studio has not yet confirmed any official information on this. References to a "platform expansion" have led the community to speculate about this possible cross-platform jump beyond PC and PlayStation consoles.
New IP: Project Witches
In addition to Stellar Blade 2, Shift Up has revealed that it is working on a new AAA action RPG tentatively titled "Project Witches."This title will be set in a futuristic urban environment and is also expected to hit the market sometime before 2027. This is merely an announcement of intent, as no specific details have been shared regarding gameplay, story, or platforms that will host it.
Both projects have been included in the investor documents, consolidating the studio's roadmap for the coming years and demonstrating that Shift Up seeks to establish itself as one of the great references of Korean video game development at an international level.
The success of the first installment and its arrival on PC
Stellar Blade has stood out in sales since its debut on PS5, achieving figures exceeding one million units in just a few monthsThis success has been a key argument to support the development of the sequel and has consolidated the reputation of Shift Up as a study to followThe game has received praise for both its gameplay and graphics, and the arrival of its PC version is shaping up to be a significant event in attracting even more players.
El The PC release will be accompanied by a free upgrade for PS5., including additional content and technical improvements that aim to keep the community active while the details of Stellar Blade 2 are finalized.
With development of a sequel already underway, Shift Up has made it clear that it is strongly committed to the Stellar Blade universe., while expanding its catalog with new intellectual properties and the ambition to grow globally. The future, both for the franchise and for the studio itself, looks set to be very exciting in the coming years for fans of action and science fiction video games.
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