Shift Up, the developer behind the popular action game Stellar Blade, has unveiled its roadmap for upcoming updates and future plans. The company is prioritizing performance improvements and quality-of-life updates for players, while also teasing exciting new content.
Key updates on the horizon include:
- Photo Mode: Expected around August, allowing players to capture stunning in-game moments.
- New Skins: Planned for release after October, offering players more customization options for their characters.
- Major Collaboration: A significant collaboration is slated for the end of 2024. Speculation points towards a potential crossover with the Nier series, given the established relationship between the game directors and Stellar Blade's clear Nier: Automata influences.
Stellar Blade Update Roadmap:
- Photo Mode - Around August
- New Skins - After October
- Large Collaboration - End of 2024
- Sequel Confirmed, Paid DLC Under Consideration
Shift Up CFO Ahn Jae-woo also provided an update on the PC release, which remains in progress. He expressed satisfaction with Stellar Blade's sales, exceeding one million copies sold, and noted the potential for further growth, citing the sales trajectories of successful titles like Ghost of Tsushima and Detroit: Become Human. The company views reaching one million sales as a significant achievement for a new IP.
While a Stellar Blade sequel is confirmed, and the possibility of paid DLC is being explored, Shift Up is currently focused on delivering the planned updates. Further details on the sequel and DLC will likely be revealed at a later date. For now, the current roadmap provides plenty for fans to anticipate.
