Stellar Blade: Blood Rain is the sequel to Shift Up's 2024 action game, currently in development for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S/X, and PC. The title will introduce a new protagonist named Evie and continue the franchise's action-focused gameplay.
Recent promotional efforts have drawn mixed reception. Shift Up released music from the game's trailer on streaming platforms and produced an AI-generated music video featuring the character Evie, which prompted player backlash. The developer's CEO subsequently addressed the controversy surrounding the AI video. Meanwhile, Shift Up has reported significant expansion, with its headcount growing substantially as Blood Rain development accelerates. The studio has also indicated plans to reveal another "AAA-class" title later this year, which it describes as a live-service experience.
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Released on July 31, the music video garnered dissatisfaction from many Stellar Blade fans.
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Fans previously criticized the studio for releasing an AI-generated music video promoting the game
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Shift Up confirmed in its recent Q2 2026 financial report that its headcount has risen by a staggering 24.5% in the last quarter alone. Shift Up Grew By 25% In Last 3 Months As Stellar Blade: Blood Rain Development Ramps Up is a post from Tech4Gamers - All About Technology And Ga…
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The CEO of Shift Up has responded to backlash surrounding the release of an AI-generated music video promoting Stellar Blade’s sequel game, Blood Rain.
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Shift Up's Stellar Blade was a surprise hit when it first hit the scene in 2024, and the first sequel, Stellar Blade: Blood Rain , is now in development. While it's still early days for now, several details about the game have been revealed. We've still got plenty of questions re…
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Developer Shift Up has posted an unfortunately AI-generated music video to promote their upcoming action game Stellar Blade: Blood Rain. This track, “Wanna be in LOVE,” features the new protagonist, Evie. The video concludes with Evie interacting with those who appear to be the r…
Developer Shift Up has announced that the trailer music for Stellar Blade: Blood Rain, “Make Up My Mind” and “Off The Line” are both streaming on Spotify and Apple Music. “Off The Line” is only available in one version, while “Make Up My Mind” is available in both its Summer Game…
