Stellar Blade developer Shift Up is trying into the potential for a PC port and eventual sequel in response to its success on PlayStation 5. The studio additionally revealed the codename of its beforehand introduced new IP, Challenge Witches.
Shift Up is trying right into a Stellar Blade PC port and sequel
Shift Up mentioned all three video games in a current monetary submitting, Gematsu reported. “Past Stellar Blade,” the report reads, “we’re growing a brand new [intellectual property]-based recreation, Challenge Witches, for launch in 2027 or later, and are contemplating a PC model of Stellar Blade and a sequel. We imagine that our means to develop new [intellectual properties] that may be profitable with out counting on current [intellectual properties] will allow us to develop sustainably in comparison with different recreation corporations which might be locked into current [intellectual properties].”
Shift Up additional discusses the potential for a PC port later within the doc. This consists of itemizing it alongside plans for DLC, new gameplay options, and crossover collaborations. The doc later discusses the advantages of a PC port and sequel, citing franchises like God of Conflict and Last Fantasy as precedents. “In consequence,” it reads, “we’re exploring the potential for a PC model of Stellar Blade and a sequel.”
As for Challenge Witches, the sport continues to be in early growth, with Shift Up anticipating it to launch in 2027 or later. Coming to PC, consoles, and cellular, Shift Up describes it as a “main subculture IP.” The Stellar Blade developer compares it to video games like Genshin Impression, Honkai: Star Rail, Destiny/Grand Order, and Goddess of Victory: Nikke.