- Shift Up studio had a great 2025 and recorded their best revenue figures in Q2 this year.
- To celebrate the success, the studio gifted Apple products and 5 million Won to its devs.
- The studio is already hard at work developing the Stellar Blade sequel.
Stellar Blade initially launched in 2024 as a PS5 exclusive to a great reception. It became one of the best launches of the year and put Korean game studios into the much-deserved limelight. Since then, it has been released on PC and has had a very similar response.
Shift Up Studio is known for being very generous to its employees. They gifted PS5 Pros for the game’s initial success, and now, to celebrate another successful year, they’re gifting their developers Apple Watches, Airpods, and 5 million Won.
Why it matters: Developers often complain about crunch and toxicity during development, so it’s good to see a studio appreciate all the hard work its employees put into the projects and give them back.
According to a new report, Shift Up recently held a ceremony in which they distributed Apple products and 5 Million Won to all of its over 300 employees to celebrate an incredible 2025. This adds up to a total value of over $3000.
2025 has been yet another brilliant year for the company as it launched Stellar Blade on PC. The game had an incredible run, selling 1 million copies 19 times faster on PC than on PS5 and achieving a record Q2 profit.
Even this year, to celebrate 3 million sales, the studio gifted all its employees a Nintendo Switch 2. However, the game isn’t just a financial success; it also helped inspire a new wave of Korean Studios, highlighting its impact.
Anyhow, Shift Up is already working on a Stellar Blade sequel. It is now mass hiring for the project, aiming to deliver even better quality. Also, unlike the original, the sequel won’t be a timed PlayStation exclusive.
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