Stellar Blade 2 Now Officially In Development, Shift Up To Expand IP In Various Ways

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Stellar Blade Is Becoming A Full-Fledged Franchise!

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  • Shift Up has now confirmed that Stellar Blade 2 is officially in development.
  • The game will have similar genre elements but also feature an expanded world and enhanced gameplay.
  • The studio wants to expand the Stellar Blade franchise in various ways, suggesting multiple planned projects.

Stellar Blade has been one of the most successful action RPG entries in recent years, seeing massive sales numbers and positive ratings across all platforms. Therefore, it was only a matter of time before Shift Up would want a mainline sequel with even grander goals.

Shift Up has now also officially confirmed Stellar Blade 2 to be in development. Additionally, the studio plans to grow the franchise beyond just the announced sequel.

Why it matters: It’s clear that Shift Up and Sony have big plans for the Stellar Blade franchise after the first game exceeded everyone’s expectations. The sequel is expected to build on the original’s story with existing characters like Eve.

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Stellar Blade has performed well on all platforms since launch.

As found in Shift Up’s latest earnings report, Stellar Blade 2 is now being developed with an expanded world and enhanced gameplay in mind. The game will have the same action-packed elements as the original, but further expand them to stand out from the original. 

We are actively pursuing the franchise development of the ‘Stellar Blade’ IP and are currently developing a sequel to ‘Stellar Blade’.

-Shift Up.

Additionally, the report mentions that Shift Up aims to develop various projects related to the Stellar Blade franchise, which could lead to TV adaptations, spin-offs, and other related content.

Stellar Blade has helped Shift Up earn record revenue multiple times since launch. It has generated $43.2 million alone, paving a golden road for the sequel in the process.

Screenshot from Stellar Blade
Fans are also highly excited for the Stellar Blade sequel.

Stellar Blade 2 is also expected to be developed using Unreal Engine 5. However, fans worry that the shift from UE4 could introduce many optimization challenges for the studio.

Shift Up’s new eastern fantasy franchise, Project Spirits, will also likely be developed alongside Stellar Blade 2. So, the game is likely years away from launch, since it is just entering development. 

Do you think Shift Up will play it safe with the Stellar Blade 2 sequel, or will it explore elements that the original didn’t? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below, or join the discussion on the Tech4Gamers forum.

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