Stellar Blade: Roadmap Unveils Exciting Upcoming Features

Shift Up, the developer behind the popular action game Stellar Blade, has unveiled its roadmap for upcoming updates and future plans. The game, a significant release this year, has garnered a large and enthusiastic fanbase eager for more content. While Shift Up has been addressing performance issues and quality-of-life improvements, the company recently shared a timeline for several exciting additions.

According to a presentation by Shift Up CFO Ahn Jae-woo, players can anticipate the highly requested Photo Mode arriving around August. New character skins will follow, with preparations slated for post-October release. A major collaboration event is also planned for the end of 2024. Speculation points towards a collaboration with the Nier series, given the positive relationship between the directors of both franchises and Stellar Blade's clear inspiration from Nier: Automata.

Stellar Blade Update Roadmap:

• Photo Mode: Around August
• New Skins: Prepared after October
• Major Collaboration: End of 2024
• Sequel Confirmed: Paid DLC under consideration

The presentation also covered the ongoing preparations for Stellar Blade's PC release. Ahn Jae-woo expressed confidence in the game's sales, citing over one million copies sold and drawing parallels to successful titles like Ghost of Tsushima and Detroit: Become Human, which achieved sales in the multi-million range. The company views achieving one million sales for a new IP as a significant accomplishment.

The positive outlook surrounding Stellar Blade's success has fueled anticipation for a sequel. While Shift Up is exploring the possibility of paid DLC, the development of a sequel has been confirmed, though specific details remain scarce. The company's immediate focus remains on delivering the planned updates, suggesting further information regarding the sequel and DLC may take time. Nevertheless, the current roadmap offers plenty for fans to look forward to in the near future.