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Shift Up Reveals Stellar Blade: Blood Rain

The studio will self-publish the sequel to gain direct control over platform and marketing.

Overview

  • The reveal trailer premiered Friday at Summer Game Fest and introduces a new protagonist named Evie as a continuation of the Stellar Blade universe.
  • Shift Up confirmed it will self-publish the title under a new "first‑party service" model and said Sony will not publish the sequel.
  • Trailer footage was captured on PC and outlets report a PC version is confirmed, a signal the game may launch beyond PlayStation platforms.
  • Gameplay and tone shift toward gauntlet‑based melee, kick‑focused combat and heavier body‑horror visuals compared with the 2024 game.
  • Blood Rain is in early development with no release date; the original Stellar Blade sold millions of copies, raising expectations and suggesting the sequel could target high‑end PC hardware and broader platforms.