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Shift Up to Self-Publish Stellar Blade Sequel and New IP Project Spirits, Details Coming in 2026
Developer Shift Up revealed in its Q1 2026 financial results that the Stellar Blade sequel will be self-published, aiming to reach a broad global audience from day one. The studio also confirmed that its completely new title, Project Spirits, will receive further details before the end of 2026. Additionally, Shift Up is exploring platform expansion for the original Stellar Blade.
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Expect Shift Up Stellar Blade and Project Spirits Games News in 2026
Siliconera13h
Shift Up Will Self-Publish The Stellar Blade Sequel To Reach A "Broad Global Audience".
Nintendo Life14h
Next Stellar Blade to be self-published by Shift Up, development progressing smoothly
RPG Site14h
Next Stellar Blade and Project Spirits details to be revealed in 2026 Information about the next Stellar Blade and Project Spirits will be revealed in 2026, developer SHIFT UP announced in its financial results for Q1 2026.
Gematsu16h
How sources are framing this
Game*Spark and Nintendo Life emphasized the 'broad global audience' self-publishing angle, while RPG Site uniquely highlighted the platform expansion exploration for the original Stellar Blade as a notable secondary detail.
What we know
- Shift Up announced the Stellar Blade sequel will be self-published, departing from the original game's Sony publishing arrangement
- The self-publishing strategy is intended to reach a wider global audience from launch day
- New IP Project Spirits was confirmed to be in development alongside the Stellar Blade sequel
- Details for both titles are planned to be revealed within 2026
- Shift Up is also investigating platform expansion for the original Stellar Blade beyond its current PlayStation 5 release
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