SHIFT UP has announced Stellar Blade: BLOOD RAIN, the long-awaited sequel to Stellar Blade. The story of the franchise will continue past the events of the original Stellar Blade with Evie, the protagonist of Stellar Blade: BLOOD RAIN.
Previously, SHIFT UP confirmed that it would reveal new information about the Stellar Blade sequel and new Project Spirits action RPG in 2026, which will both launch in 2027. The Stellar Blade sequel and new games from UNBOUND, the subsidiary studio led by Shinji Mikami, will be self-published by SHIFT UP.
According to SHIFT UP, its “new title cycle” is ramping up with a “reinforced intellectual property lineup and business capabilities.” There are multiple PC and console development pipelines that were added with its UNBOUND acquisition, all of which include first-party games. The company also notes that Goddess of Victory: NIKKE is setting “high expectations” toward its fourth anniversary.
The Stellar Blade sequel and the new Project Spirits action RPG are part of an IP expansion plan for SHIFT UP, which includes Goddess of Victory: NIKKE and the “platform expansion” for Stellar Blade. SHIFT UP wants to introduce the game to new players and build anticipation to the “next phase of the Stellar Blade franchise.”
Stellar Blade is available now for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. 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.
