Shift Up to Reveal Stellar Blade Sequel in 2026

Shift Up, the developer behind the acclaimed action game Stellar Blade, announced plans to reveal new details on its sequel and an upcoming project called Project Spirits within 2026, according to slides from the company's Q1 2026 earnings presentation.

The presentation, which included a question-and-answer section, placed both projects under a section titled "2026 and beyond," stating that details "will be revealed within the year." Shift Up described development on the Stellar Blade sequel as "progressing smoothly" and on track to meet the studio's "targeted quality standards." The company confirmed it will self-publish the game, moving away from its partnership with Sony Interactive Entertainment, which handled publishing for the original title.

This shift to an in-house publishing model marks a significant change for Shift Up. The first Stellar Blade launched as a PlayStation 5 exclusive in April 2024 before arriving on PC, where it achieved substantial success, peaking at nearly 200,000 concurrent players on Steam. By handling publishing internally, Shift Up aims to "lead marketing strategies that fully reflect the distinctive identity of the Stellar Blade IP" and...