Stellar Blade Sequel To Use Unreal Engine 5, Suggests Job Listing

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Expect More Polished Visuals And Gameplay From Stellar Blade Sequel!

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  • Stellar Blade is among the most popular releases of this year.
  • A recent job listing we spotted suggests that the developers are planning to move to Epic’s latest engine for the sequel.
  • The team is looking for someone who has experience with Unreal Engine 5 and wants to work on AAA projects for this series.

Stellar Blade was one of the most massive releases of the year and the biggest for Shift Up. The developers are currently working on the PC version of the title as they believe the PC release will be much bigger than the PS5.

Moreover, the developers previously confirmed plans for a sequel. We have also spotted a job listing for the 3D Background Modeler, suggesting that the team will use Unreal Engine 5 for Stellar Blade 2.

Why it matters: Unreal Engine 5 is Epic’s latest engine, and titles like Hellblade 2 prove it is currently the best in the market when it comes to breathtaking visuals.

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Stellar Blade Sequel Job Listing (Source: Shift Up)

Shift Up has various job listings up for the Stellar Blade IP, confirming that the team is working on projects for the future. According to the 3D Background Modeler listing, the team wants to hire developers who have experience with Unreal Engine 5.

 Experience using Unreal Engine 5

-Shift Up Job Listing

Since this statement is found in the preferred section, it seems all but certain that this engine will be used for the sequel.

Moreover, the requirement asks for experience developing AAA console games, suggesting that this is a completely new project as opposed to more content for the first Stellar Blade.

The original game sold a million units in just two months. It also relied on Unreal Engine 4, so the team’s decision to use Unreal Engine 5 seems like a natural progression.

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Stellar Blade Is The Most Profitable Release For Shift Up

Recently, it was noted that the studio recently hired more developers for the sequel.

While a potential sequel sounds exciting, Shift Up is currently focusing on the PC port. Moreover, a roadmap is already available for those who wish to see the studio’s short-term plans.

Nonetheless, the switch to Unreal Engine 5 should prove beneficial for the series in the long run. The first entry has already garnered praise for its polish and visuals, so a switch to the latest technology should allow Shift Up to further capitalize on these strengths.

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