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Shift Up Delays Stellar Blade 2 to 2027, Opts Self-Publish

5/11/2026

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Shift Up announced Stellar Blade 2 is progressing smoothly and will be self-published.
Self-publishing will let the company control marketing and reach a global audience from day one.
Shift Up’s Q1 2026 report said the game is on track to meet quality standards.
The sequel, rumored to be set in post-apocalyptic China with Chongqing-inspired art, now targets a 2027 launch after being moved from early 2026, with details due later in 2026.

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Story summary

Shift Up announced Stellar Blade 2 is progressing smoothly and will be self-published.
Self-publishing will let the company control marketing and reach a global audience from day one.
Shift Up’s Q1 2026 report said the game is on track to meet quality standards.
The sequel, rumored to be set in post-apocalyptic China with Chongqing-inspired art, now targets a 2027 launch after being moved from early 2026, with details due later in 2026.