In a brand new preliminary public submitting on the Korea Composite Inventory Worth Index, Shift-Up revealed that it’s contemplating a sequel to Stellar Blade and a doable PC port. The hack-and-slash action-adventure acquired an excellent quantity of reward on launch, and per the developer, gross sales have exceeded expectations (translation through Gematsu).
Nonetheless, it’s additionally engaged on a brand new undertaking based mostly on new IP. Codenamed Challenge Witches, it’s deliberate to be launched in 2027 or later worldwide. Curiously, it can function cross-play. “We consider that our capacity to develop new [intellectual properties] that may be profitable with out counting on present [intellectual properties] will allow us to develop sustainably in comparison with different recreation corporations which can be locked into present [intellectual properties].”
It’s unknown if this is identical title it was recruiting for earlier in April. The job listings indicated it to be a triple-A motion RPG with an city sci-fi setting the place gamers would battle all types of monsters. Developed on Unreal Engine, it’s a multiplatform title that can arrive on PC, consoles and cell platforms.
In fact, we’ll want to attend for extra particulars since Challenge Witches is in early improvement. If Sony is glad with Stellar Blade’s efficiency, it may tie up with the developer once more.
