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Evie Emerges: Stellar Blade's Younger Protagonist Delivers Brutal New Combat
gaming1 month ago

Evie Emerges: Stellar Blade's Younger Protagonist Delivers Brutal New Combat

Stellar Blade: BLOOD RAIN introduces Evie, a younger, smaller protagonist with a tougher, more aggressive personality, leading a special squad in a cyberpunk city. Her combat emphasizes close-range punches, grapples, and rapid movement, offering a distinct feel from the original game while the developers push deeper character development and explore themes around humanity, artificial intelligence, and tech, with Evie’s story closely linked to Eve to maintain continuity.

Stellar Blade: Blood Rain Trailer Draws GenAI Scrutiny
technology1 month ago

Stellar Blade: Blood Rain Trailer Draws GenAI Scrutiny

Stellar Blade: Blood Rain’s reveal trailer has sparked online debate over AI-generated assets, with fans claiming elements in the trailer and even key art appear AI-generated or nonsensical, prompting questions about the visuals in the game’s world. The scrutiny is bolstered by Shift Up CEO Hyung-tae Kim’s past praise of genAI for speeding development, and Kotaku has reached out for comment without an immediate reply.

Stellar Blade: Blood Rain Unveils a New Protagonist and More Brutal Combat
gaming1 month ago

Stellar Blade: Blood Rain Unveils a New Protagonist and More Brutal Combat

Shift Up revealed Stellar Blade: Blood Rain at Summer Game Fest Live, introducing a new melee‑focused protagonist in a dystopian cyberpunk setting. The trailer suggests brutal combat and a provocative jacket-removal moment; the game is described as in early development and is not Sony‑published, with Shift Up pursuing a first‑party service model to market the Stellar Blade IP more directly.

Stellar Blade sequel eyed for multi‑platform launch as Shift Up moves to self‑publish
gaming2 months ago

Stellar Blade sequel eyed for multi‑platform launch as Shift Up moves to self‑publish

Shift Up signals that the next Stellar Blade is unlikely to be PS5 exclusive, opting for self-publishing to reach a global audience from day one. In its Q1 2026 report, the developer outlines a first‑party service model to better market the IP and expand to PC, Xbox, and Switch 2, with details to be revealed later this year. The move follows the first game's PC success and broader interest in non‑Sony platforms, suggesting the franchise may go multi‑platform beyond PS5.

Stellar Blade Set for 2025 PC Launch, Aiming to Surpass Console Sales
gaming1 year ago

Stellar Blade Set for 2025 PC Launch, Aiming to Surpass Console Sales

SHIFT UP announced plans to release a PC version of Stellar Blade in 2025, following the game's steady performance on PlayStation 5 since its April launch. The company anticipates the PC version to outperform the console version due to trends like Steam's influence in the AAA market. Additionally, SHIFT UP is considering revealing more about its cross-platform project, Project Witches, in early 2025.