‘Stellar Blade 2’ Will Leave Sony Behind To ‘Fully Reflect Its Identity’ In Marketing
Forbes • • technology
Key Points:
- Shift Up, developer of Stellar Blade, announced it will self-publish the sequel, Stellar Blade 2, marking a shift from the first game which was published by Sony Interactive Entertainment.
- This change allows Shift Up to control marketing strategies to better reflect the unique identity of the Stellar Blade IP, suggesting a more direct and tailored promotional approach.
- The move also indicates plans to expand beyond PlayStation exclusivity, with potential simultaneous releases on PS6, Xbox, and PC, and possibly a Switch 2 port.
- Stellar Blade was a major success in 2024, earning an 81 metascore, a 9.1/10 fan rating, and selling 6.1 million copies, prompting the greenlight for a sequel.
- No official release date for Stellar Blade 2 has been announced, but a 2028 launch or late 2027 at the earliest is anticipated.