The next Stellar Blade probably won't be PS5 exclusive, as developer Shift Up reveals intention to self-publish and reach a broader audience
Key Points:
- Shift Up plans to self-publish the next Stellar Blade game, moving away from Sony's publishing, aiming to reach a broad global audience from launch.
- Development of the new Stellar Blade title is progressing smoothly and is on track to meet the company's quality standards.
- The company intends to lead marketing strategies that emphasize the unique identity of the Stellar Blade IP to maximize sales and fan engagement.
- Although not explicitly stated, the next Stellar Blade game may not be a PlayStation exclusive, with Shift Up showing interest in Xbox and Switch 2 platforms.
- Shift Up also highlighted a new game from Shinji Mikami's studio Unbound, which will be self-published under their first-party service model.