Great news for fans who missed out on the first game! Shift Up, the developer behind the wildly successful action title Stellar Blade, has confirmed that the sequel, Stellar Blade 2, is being planned for a multiplatform launch, moving away from the original game’s initial PlayStation 5 exclusivity. This major shift in strategy means a lot more gamers will get the chance to experience the next chapter of the critically praised series when it arrives.

Shift Up’s New Strategy

The information comes straight from a new recruitment post published on Shift Up’s official Korean website, which clearly states that the studio is expanding its team specifically for Stellar Blade 2. The developer confirmed that the sequel is currently in development and is aiming to bring the action and graphics fans loved from the original title to next-gen hardware across various platforms, which is a huge deal for the Korean studio. While the first Stellar Blade launched as a PS5 exclusive, eventually making its way to PC, the sequel’s multiplatform plan means it will likely be available on Xbox and Nintendo systems right from the start.

Future of the Stellar Blade Franchise

This multiplatform announcement for Stellar Blade 2 is raising exciting questions about the possibility of the original game finally breaking its console exclusivity as well. Although no official port has been announced for Xbox Series X|S or the rumored Nintendo Switch 2, the clear intention to expand the sequel’s reach certainly suggests that Shift Up wants the entire franchise to be available to a wider audience. Given the massive success of the first game, both critically and with fans, this move to multiplatform development bodes extremely well for the commercial future of the entire Stellar Blade series!