Stellar Blade Sequel Confirmed

Shift Up has announced plans to expand Stellar Blade

with a sequel, though no further details have been revealed yet.

Shift Up Officially Confirms The Sequel to Stellar Blade

Stellar Blade was a must-play PS5 exclusive in 2024, praised not only for its exclusivity but also for its high production values and fun gameplay, making it a hit.

With over one million units sold, Eve’s debut has been a spearhead of the new wave of Korean AAA games—and it’s now heading to PC as well.

While a sequel seemed inevitable, Shift Up has now officially confirmed it—and surprisingly, it may be coming soon.

Stellar Blade Sequel to Launch Before 2027

According to Insider GamingShift Up revealed that the sequel already has a target release window—and it’s not far off.

During a presentation on May 16, the South Korean studio reviewed its latest milestones, financial results, awards, and upcoming projects.

On slide 19, upcoming titles were outlined: continued support for Goddess of Victory: Nikkea new project titled Project Witchesand a direct sequel to Stellar Blade.

In the section for Stellar Bladeit mentions the game’s expansion to new platforms—specifically the upcoming PC port, which has faced some regional hurdles.

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But most notably, the sequel is listed as releasing before Project Witcheswith a firm deadline: it must launch before the end of 2026.

That means, if all goes to plan, Stellar Blade 2 could release as early as 2025—possibly less than a year from now.

Given the investor-facing nature of the presentation, Shift Up is staking its credibility on this timeline, signaling strong confidence in hitting their target.

Studio Growth and Global Expansion

To meet this goal, Shift Up is expanding its workforce—rewarded well for their success with the first game. They’ve already opened a new branch in Los Angeles, funded by strong profits last year.

Much of that income comes from Goddess of Victory: Nikketheir consistent mobile hit. They also expect the PC version of Stellar Blade to outperform even the PS5 release.

The PC port launches on June 12
offering a perfect way to tide fans over while they wait for Stellar Blade 2—possibly arriving as early as next year.

Stellar Blade

Systems

Released

April 26, 2024

ESRB

M for Mature

Developer(s)

Shift Up

Engine

Unreal Engine 4