Stellar Blade 2
News, coverage and analysis tracking Stellar Blade 2 across the outlets.
Sony's PlayStation State of Play is back, with over an hour of news and announcements, including Marvel's Wolverine — here are three other games I hope to seeSony's PlayStation State of Play event is scheduled for June 2, 2026, and will feature over an hour of content, including a deep dive into Insomniac Games' Marvel's Wolverine. The showcase is also being screened at Alamo Drafthouse theaters, hinting at significant announcements beyond Wolverine. The article speculates on potential reveals for Dragon's Dogma 2 expansion, Stellar Blade 2, and Grand Theft Auto 6.- "Stellar Blade 2" vill nå fler – skippar Sony som utgivareShift Up, the developer of Stellar Blade, is considering making its next title, potentially Stellar Blade 2, a multi-platform release and self-published. This strategy aims to maximize sales and reach a broader audience from day one, diverging from Sony's role as publisher for the original PlayStation 5 exclusive.
- Business and FinanceShift Up announced it will self-publish Stellar Blade 2 to reach a global audience immediately, diverging from Sony's previous publishing role for the first game. Separately, PLAYSTUDIOS, Inc. released its first-quarter financial results.
Stellar Blade studio Shift Up breaks from publishing partner Sony for "high-quality self-publishing"South Korean developer Shift Up, known for Stellar Blade, has announced plans to self-publish its upcoming title Stellar Blade 2. This strategic shift away from publishing partner Sony aims to allow the studio greater control over marketing and IP identity. Shift Up also recently acquired Unbound, a studio founded by Shinji Mikami.
Shift Up says Stellar Blade 2 news is on the way this year, and it could be a day-one PC launchShift Up has announced that news regarding Stellar Blade 2 will be released this year, with the possibility of a simultaneous PC launch. The developer is also preparing to share details on its new unnamed IP, Project Spirits. Shift Up is transitioning to a first-party publishing model, moving away from Sony's exclusivity clauses.
Stellar Blade 2 might not be PS5-exclusive as Sony isn't publishing the sequelShift Up has confirmed that Stellar Blade 2 will not be published by Sony, with the developer opting for self-publishing for the sequel. The studio's CEO, Hyung-Tae Kim, stated that development is progressing smoothly and the game will not be shown until it meets their quality standards. This shift away from Sony's publishing deal was speculated earlier this year.
Stellar Blade 2 Isn't Being Published By Sony, And That's Great News For PC GamersStellar Blade developer Shift Up has announced that Stellar Blade 2 will not be published by Sony, marking a transition to self-publishing. This move aims to allow Shift Up to better control marketing and directly communicate the IP's identity. The studio also confirmed that details on Stellar Blade 2 and its flagship title Project Spirits will be revealed this year, with a simultaneous release on PlayStation 5 and PC being considered due to the first game's strong PC sales.
Stellar Blade 2 won't be revealed until it's good enough to be revealed, ShiftUp CEO says, which is probably…ShiftUp CEO Hyung-Tae Kim stated that Stellar Blade 2 will not be revealed until it is in a satisfactory state of development. He acknowledged that the lack of updates might lead to speculation but assured that this is part of their planned approach. Kim also expressed a desire to improve upon the flaws of the original Stellar Blade in the sequel.