SHIFT UP has begun large-scale recruitment for development of the upcoming Stellar Blade sequel, which is described as a “AAA multi-platform action game” for consoles and PC in the company’s latest news release. The Stellar Blade sequel inherits the stylish combat and narrative-driven world of the original game, and SHIFT UP is hiring staff to bring its development plans to fruition.
SHIFT UP plans to release the Stellar Blade sequel and the new Project Spirits action RPG by 2027. The two games are part of an IP expansion plan for SHIFT UP, which includes Goddess of Victory: NIKKE and “platform expansion” for Stellar Blade. If a Nintendo Switch 2 version is under development, it would certainly fall under the studio’s plans to expand the reach of Stellar Blade.
Stellar Blade is available now for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. The game quickly surpassed 3 million copies sold, just five days after the release of the PC version on June 11. To celebrate, SHIFT UP gifted Nintendo Switch 2 units to approximately 300 employees, causing speculation regarding a potential Switch 2 version of Stellar Blade. SHIFT UP has not officially confirmed a Switch 2 version, however.
Lastly, the Stellar Blade Complete Edition is also available featuring the digital game, Twin Expansion Pack featuring the NieR: Automata DLC and Goddess of Victory: NIKKE DLC, a Goddess of Victory: NIKKE CD-key for a Stellar Blade costume in the mobile game, Fluffy Bear Pack drone cosmetics, and Planet Diving Suit (Captain) for Eve.
