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Shift Up CTO Clarifies Stellar Blade Developer's Stance on AI After Blood Rain Music Video Controversy
Shift Up's Chief Technology Officer, DongKi Lee, has addressed the company's stance on artificial intelligence following controversy surrounding a music video for Stellar Blade: Blood Rain. The clarification comes after the music video sparked backlash last month.
Following Stellar Blade: Blood Rain AI controversy, Shift Up lead says they're taking concerns "seriously" but the tech still has "a lot of influence and impact on game development"
Shift Up's CTO DongKi Lee addressed the controversy surrounding the AI-generated music video for Stellar Blade: Blood Rain, stating the studio takes concerns seriously and will separate experimental content from game-related content. While acknowledging the backlash, Lee emphasized AI's potential as a tool to support developers' creativity and create high-quality games, a sentiment echoed by CEO Kim Hyung Tae.
Stellar Blade interview: dev on bringing the game to Nintendo Switch 2, adoration for Zelda: Breath of the Wild, more
Shift Up's DongKi Lee discusses the upcoming Stellar Blade: Complete Edition for the Nintendo Switch 2, detailing technical optimizations and the use of DLSS and FSR 3.1 for a target of 60 frames per second. Lee also expresses admiration for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, which inspired him to work on console games.
Stellar Blade on Switch 2 is a notionally impressive technical feat, but it comes with a big cost
This analysis examines the technical feasibility and compromises involved in porting Stellar Blade to the Nintendo Switch 2. While ShiftUp utilized DLSS and AMD's FSR 3.1 for upscaling and frame interpolation, the resulting visual degradation, particularly in handheld mode, makes the port a compromised experience, akin to the PS Vita version of Mortal Kombat.
Stellar Blade dev confirms Nintendo Switch 2 frame rate and resolution, explains how DLSS is being used
Shift Up has detailed the performance targets for Stellar Blade on the Nintendo Switch 2, aiming for 60 FPS in both docked and handheld modes. The game will feature an upscaled 1080p resolution when docked and an unscaled 720p in handheld. The studio is utilizing Nvidia's DLSS for upscaling in conjunction with AMD's FSR 3.1 for frame interpolation.
We got a first look at Stellar Blade on Nintendo Switch 2, here are our thoughts
A preview of Stellar Blade on the Nintendo Switch 2 reveals a competent and graphically impressive port that maintains a locked frame rate. Developer ShiftUp focused on seamless docked and undocked play, with unique touchscreen features for puzzles. The game's combat and atmosphere are compared favorably to NieR: Automata, making it an appealing option for those who missed the original release.
Stellar Blade and Lies of P "really made developers in Korea take up the challenge for console games," says…
Shift Up technical director Dong-ki Lee believes games like Stellar Blade and Lies of P have inspired Korean developers to pursue more console game projects. He highlights the growing influence of titles like Crimson Desert and the upcoming Black Myth: Zhong Kui, noting that Stellar Blade's success has encouraged Shift Up to take on more ambitious projects. Lee also expressed enthusiasm for bringing Stellar Blade to the Nintendo Switch 2, leveraging skills gained from developing for PlayStation 5 and PC.
What It Took to Bring Stellar Blade: Complete Edition to Nintendo Switch 2 + Over Five Minutes of Gameplay | gamescom 2026
Stellar Blade: Complete Edition is confirmed for a 2026 release on the Nintendo Switch 2. The article features over five minutes of gameplay footage and an interview with Shift Up CTO DongKi Lee, discussing the development process for bringing the action-adventure title to Nintendo fans.