Star Blade Sequel Confirmed by Developer

Developer Shift Up has officially announced plans for a full-fledged Stellar Blade sequel.

The PlayStation-exclusive action title debuted to enthusiastic reception in April 2024, drawing favorable comparisons for blending gameplay elements from NieR: Automata and Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice.

Korean studio Shift Up confirmed sequel development through corporate strategy documents released alongside their latest financial report.

A roadmap presentation slide outlines Shift Up's franchise expansion strategy, positioning the Stellar Blade sequel among projects targeted for release before 2027.

Prior to the sequel's arrival, the studio plans a "platform expansion" for Stellar Blade - likely referencing the confirmed PC version launching June 11, 2025.

This development window will also introduce Project Witches, Shift Up's upcoming multiplatform action RPG still shrouded in mystery.

The announcement follows Shift Up's recent statement about collaborating with Sony to resolve regional availability restrictions that previously blocked Steam store access in over 100 countries.

IGN's review praised Stellar Blade's strengths while noting areas for improvement: "The game delivers gorgeous visuals and tight combat systems reminiscent of Sekiro, though suffers from shallow storytelling and repetitive side content."

Reviewers highlighted the title's compelling action mechanics and enemy designs while critiquing underwhelming RPG elements: "Retreading environments for fetch quests dampens the experience, though the rewarding combat loop and satisfying exploration incentives largely compensate."