The developer of Stellar Blade is seeking to increase the sport to extra platforms, signalling a possible launch on Xbox and Nintendo Switch 2.
Korean studio Shift Up talked about the transfer within the Q&A piece of its most recent financial report. It stated Stellar Blade had established itself as “a gentle, long-tail IP, supported by sustained gross sales momentum and sturdy person reception since launch,” and that the group was “reviewing platform growth past PS5 and PC to broaden viewers attain.” “This strategy is anticipated to each introduce the title to new gamers and regularly construct anticipation for the following chapter within the collection,” Shift Up continued.
That “subsequent chapter” is, in fact, sequel Stellar Blade 2, which is now in improvement.
“We anticipate 2026 to be a yr during which extra customers expertise the present title whereas momentum and anticipation builds towards the following section of the Stellar Blade franchise,” Shift Up added.
Shift Up can be working on Project Spirits, to be revealed by Degree Infinite. Self-described because the studio’s “subsequent flagship title,” it’s progressing “steadily below strategic collaboration with a worldwide companion.”
“The venture is being developed as a next-generation flagship title with a spotlight on reaching a excessive degree of completion and high quality, considering its world scalability,” Shift Up defined. “By means of co-development and different strategic partnerships, Shift Up and the worldwide companion continues to take care of shut collaboration throughout full spectrum of planning, improvement, and service operations.”
We will express additional particulars “throughout the yr,” together with details about the venture’s “route and key options.”
Final month, Shift Up as soon as once more gave bonuses and presents value round $4,000 to its complete group, together with a pair of Apple AirPods Max, an Apple Watch, and a money bonus of round $3,400. The yr prior, the studio gifted all employees a PS5 Professional in addition to a money bonus of $3,400. Employees additionally secured a Nintendo Switch 2 every in June when Stellar Blade hit the three million copies bought milestone. In 2024, employees got pre-paid bank cards value round $6,800, and in 2023, employees got iPhone 14s, amongst different bonuses. The studio supplies these bonuses to retain and encourage current expertise.
In the meantime, the CEO of Shift Up just lately obtained the Presidential Commendation at this yr’s Korean Content material Awards for his contribution to the Korean video games trade with the video games Goddess of Victory: Nikke and Stellar Blade.
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