SHIFT UP has announced that character-driven action game Stellar Blade is coming to Nintendo Switch 2 in 2026. A new trailer for the Switch 2 version of Stellar Blade was also released.
Stellar Blade is already available now for PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store. A 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.
In addition, SHIFT UP recently 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.
