Stellar Blade Developer Shift Up Considering a Sequel

Stellar Blade developer Shift Up is considering making a sequel to the PlayStation 5 exclusive.

Speaking to Famitsu, and translated by Genki on X/Twitter, studio founder and Stellar Blade director Kim Hyung Tae alongside technical director Lee Dong Gi discussed Shift Up’s current plans for the game and a potential sequel.

The pair said Shift Up plans to add a photo mode and additional outfits to Stellar Blade, and beyond that has a long-term plan for the game which includes more fun updates. As for the sequel, neither Kim nor Lee said much, but they’re reviewing what fans liked about the first game in their considerations for a second game.

While light, these comments follow word from Gematsu that a public filing on the Korea Composite Stock Price Index confirmed Shift Up was “considering a PC version of Stellar Blade and a sequel.” Fans who enjoyed the game can therefore look ahead with some hope, though an official announcement is likely still far away since Stellar Blade only launched on April 26, 2024.

It brought its sci-fi action and adventure exclusively to PS5, with its inspirations including Alita: Battle Angel, 80s and 90s science fiction, and a taxi driver strike according to Kim. Its already enjoyed a handful of post-launch updates too, including one which added a boss challenge, new outfits, and more.

In our 7/10 review, IGN said: “Stellar Blade is great in all of the most important ways for an action game, but dull characters, a lackluster story, and several frustrating elements of its role playing game mechanics prevent it from soaring along with the best of the genre.”

Ryan Dinsdale is an IGN freelance reporter. He’ll talk about The Witcher all day.

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