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Stellar Blade: Blood Rain's Evie is more than just "physical attractiveness," Shift Up insists, but devs are taking notes from infamously horny Goddess of Victory: Nikke regardlessShift Up CEO Hyung-Tae Kim insists that the protagonist Evie in Stellar Blade: Blood Rain is designed to be more than just physically attractive, aiming for genuine player attachment. The studio is drawing lessons from the community engagement with Goddess of Victory: Nikke to enhance character investment in their new title.
Stellar Blade Dev Explains New Hero Design, Praises Sony's Publishing SupportShift Up boss Hyung-Tae Kim discussed the design of Stellar Blade's new heroine, Evie, explaining her shorter and younger appearance was intentional to contrast with her aggressive combat style. Kim also praised Sony's publishing support but noted the benefits of self-publishing for reaching markets like PC, especially after the original Stellar Blade's success in China. The game has been in development for a year, and the team aims to replace generative AI found in launch assets before release.
Summer Game Fest 2026: Every Big Announcement Ranked and ExplainedSummer Game Fest 2026 showcased a wide array of upcoming video game titles, with notable announcements including the third Final Fantasy VII installment, a remake of Resident Evil Code: Veronica, and the long-awaited sequel to The Wolf Among Us. The event highlighted the increasing saturation of the game market and featured titles aiming for distinct identities to stand out.
Stellar Blade: Blood Rain Revealed at Summer Game FestShift Up has revealed Stellar Blade: Blood Rain, a sequel to Stellar Blade, during Summer Game Fest with a new gameplay trailer. The studio will self-publish the action-adventure title, which introduces a new protagonist named Evie and expands the game's universe. Stellar Blade: Blood Rain is in early development with no platforms or release window announced yet.
Stellar Blade: Blood Rain's Reveal Is Allegedly Riddled with Generative AIAllegations have surfaced that the reveal trailer and key art for the new game Blood Rain, a project from Stellar Blade developer Shift Up, heavily utilize generative AI. Players have pointed to inconsistencies in character models, nonsensical architecture, and non-existent characters in signage as evidence. While the game is in early development, the studio's director, Hyung Tae-Kim, has previously spoken positively about AI's potential to enhance productivity.
At Summer Game Fest 2026, video games retreat to the safety of the pastThe Summer Game Fest 2026 showcased a strong trend of developers relying on established franchises, sequels, and remakes rather than introducing new intellectual properties. While notable exceptions exist, the overall emphasis on recognizable titles suggests a retreat to safer, familiar ground within the industry amidst financial pressures. This focus on nostalgia and past successes, though generating excitement, raises questions about the future of innovation in gaming.
The Summer Game Fest showcase showed Japan’s top game-makers racing ever further ahead of the west | OpinionThe Summer Game Fest showcase highlighted a perceived gap between Japanese and Western game development, with Eastern studios generating more enthusiastic crowd reactions. While Chinese and Korean studios were also prominent, Western developers were notably less represented. The event's tone and content, including mature themes, suggested a shift from previous industry showcases.- Stellar Blade Blood Rain’s protagonist looks like a kid, so it’s gross to see her sexed-up in the trailerThis article expresses strong disapproval of the sexualization of the protagonist in Stellar Blade, particularly in promotional trailers. The author finds it 'disgusting' that a character who appears to be a child is presented in a sexually suggestive manner.
Stellar Blade: Blood Rain "is still in early development," Shift Up says, but the devs have "made incredible progress and [are] looking forward to sharing more details when ready"Shift Up has confirmed that Stellar Blade: Blood Rain is still in early development and will not be released soon. While the team has made significant progress, they are not yet ready to share more details beyond what was shown in the initial trailer. The sequel features a new protagonist named Evie and appears to shift combat focus from sword fighting to brawling.- Stellar Blade: Blood Rain Dev Comments on Launch Platform PlansShift Up, the developer of Stellar Blade, has stated that launch platform plans are not yet finalized. The company is considering releasing the game on PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC, leaving the door open for multiple platforms.
Reaction: Some PS5 Fans Think SGF Showed Sony Losing Its Grip on Third-PartiesSome PlayStation 5 owners are concerned that Sony is losing its influence over third-party game reveals, as major announcements like Resident Evil Veronica, Final Fantasy 7 Remake, and Stellar Blade were made at Summer Game Fest instead of a PlayStation event. While these games are still launching on PS5, the shift in reveal venues has sparked debate about Sony's relationship with publishers in an increasingly multiplatform industry.
The biggest surprises of Summer Game Fest 2006 - from Tupac to Alien Isolation 2Summer Game Fest showcased numerous game announcements and trailers, including a new Cuphead game titled Mighty Cuphead Adventure, Alien: Isolation 2, and gen ATLAS from Fumito Ueda. Other notable reveals included Stranger Than Heaven featuring Tupac Shakur, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin, and expansions for Monster Hunter Wilds and Stellar Blade. Many titles are slated for release in 2027 or later, with some like Virtua Fighter CrossRoads and 1666 Amsterdam aiming for next year.
All Major Summer Game Fest 2026 AnnouncementsSummer Game Fest 2026 showcased numerous game announcements and trailers, including Stellar Blade: BLOOD RAIN, Final Fantasy VII Revelation launching in spring 2027 for multiple platforms, and the Resident Evil Veronica remake. New titles like Alien: Isolation 2, The Wolf Among Us 2, and Virtua Fighter Crossroads were also revealed, alongside updates for existing franchises and new IPs across various genres.
Stellar Blade Blood Rain Announced, Will Be Self-published — Too Much Gaming | Video Games Reviews, News, & GuidesDeveloper Shift Up announced Stellar Blade: Blood Rain, a sequel to Stellar Blade featuring a new protagonist named Evie. The game will be self-published by Shift Up and is currently in early development, with a faster pace than the original. While no platforms were specified, it is expected to launch on multiple systems, following the original's release on PlayStation 5 and PC.- Stellar Blade: BLOOD RAIN AnnouncedSHIFT UP has announced Stellar Blade: BLOOD RAIN, a new chapter in the action/adventure series. This new installment shares the setting with the original Stellar Blade but will feature a new protagonist.
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Stellar Blade: BLOOD RAIN Officially AnnouncedSHIFT UP has officially announced Stellar Blade: BLOOD RAIN, a sequel to Stellar Blade, during Summer Game Fest 2026. The new installment introduces protagonist Evie and expands the universe, though a release date has not yet been announced. The game will be self-published by SHIFT UP.
Everything from Summer Game Fest 2026Summer Game Fest 2026 featured numerous game announcements and reveals. Highlights include Final Fantasy VII Rebirth, Palworld 1.0, The Wolf Among Us 2, Monster Hunter Wilds: Ascendance, and Atlas from Shadow of the Colossus creator Fumito Ueda. Several sequels and expansions were also showcased, including Alien Isolation 2 and Resident Evil Veronica.- Stellar Blade's slick-looking sequel is officially called Blood RainThe sequel to Stellar Blade has been officially revealed and is titled Blood Rain. The announcement was made with a brief statement referencing the game's title.
Here's my pick of the 5 best Summer Game Fest trailers that you should watch right nowThis article highlights five of the best trailers from Summer Game Fest 2026, including reveals for Alien Isolation 2, Final Fantasy 7 Revelation, Resident Evil Veronica, Gen Atlas, The Blood of Dawnwalker, and Stellar Blade: Blood Rain. It also features trailers for games from acclaimed director Fumito Ueda and discusses the Dawnwalker Saga.