Shift Up, the developer behind Stellar Blade, has announced a record-breaking year, with the game generating $43 million in royalties. The company's 2024 financial report shows a 30.4% year-over-year revenue increase, reaching $151.4 million, a significant portion of which is attributed to Stellar Blade's success. Further growth is anticipated, with Shift Up projecting PC sales to surpass those of the PlayStation 5 version, particularly within the Asian market.
While a Stellar Blade sequel remains under consideration, Shift Up is focusing on its upcoming title, Project Witches, slated for a reveal in the first half of 2025. Project Witches, unveiled in 2024, precedes any significant momentum for a Stellar Blade sequel.
Stellar Blade, a fast-paced action RPG where players control Eve in a fight to reclaim Earth from unknown invaders, quickly sold over a million copies. IGN awarded the game a 7/10, praising its action elements while noting that underdeveloped characters, a weak narrative, and frustrating RPG mechanics hindered its overall potential. The review summarized the game as strong in key action elements, but held back by weaker storytelling and RPG mechanics.
