Alright, here we go! So, Shift Up, the developer behind the popular sci-fi hack-and-slash adventure game Stellar Blade, has let slip that a sequel is in the works. And get this – it’s expected to drop before the end of next year! How exciting is that?
In a recent investor presentation, Shift Up casually mentioned their plans for “IP expansion” in 2025 and 2026. Among the projects mentioned were Goddess of Victory: Nikke and the mysterious “Project Witches”, but the real gem hidden in there was the announcement of a Stellar Blade sequel. The slide revealed two major updates for the game: a “platform expansion” (probably hinting at a PC release) and the bombshell revelation of a sequel. No details were spilled, but the timeline suggests that Stellar Blade 2 could hit the shelves as early as 2026. That’s a quick turnaround for a AAA sequel, don’t you think?
Now, let’s talk about the original Stellar Blade. Eurogamer gave it four stars in their review, praising its unique combat mechanics and killer soundtrack. The game is set to launch on PC on June 11th, with a Complete Edition dropping on the same day for PC and PlayStation 5. This edition will include the base game, cool cosmetics for the protagonist EVE, and more. However, there’s a bit of a hiccup – Stellar Blade is currently unavailable in over 120 countries. Shift Up is working on resolving this issue with Sony before the big launch day. Fingers crossed they can sort it out in time!
