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Shift Up will self-publish Stellar Blade 2 under a first-party service model, aiming for a simultaneous PC and PS5 release, signaling a platform strategy shift as PC sales continue to drive the franchise with details to be revealed later this year.
Stellar Blade 2 is shifting away from Sony’s umbrella marketing to showcase its own identity, signaling a branding pivot that aims to give the game a distinct voice and direct appeal to players.
Shift Up says Stellar Blade 2 is in development for PS5 and will be self-published this year, with detailed info to be revealed within 2026; the studio is expanding its IP portfolio and marketing independence, and it’s also bringing Shinji Mikami’s next title to market.
Stellar Blade 2 aims to improve upon the original's lack of narrative, with the director promising more detailed storytelling and cutscenes, after cost-cutting measures limited the first game's story. Initially planned as DLC, the project evolved into a full sequel, with a release targeted for 2027, while the original game performs well on Steam.