Shift Up, the developer behind Stellar Blade, has announced a record-breaking year, with Stellar Blade generating $43 million in royalties. The PC version is projected to surpass the PlayStation 5 sales figures.
Game World Observer reported Shift Up's 2024 financial report, showcasing a 30.4% year-on-year revenue increase, reaching $151.4 million. Stellar Blade royalties alone contributed $43.2 million to this impressive total.
The success shows no signs of waning, with Shift Up predicting stronger PC sales than the console version, particularly within the Asian gaming market. While a Stellar Blade sequel remains highly anticipated, Shift Up plans to unveil its new title, Project Witches, in the first half of 2025.
Project Witches was initially announced in 2024, shortly after Stellar Blade's PS5 launch, preempting significant demand for a direct sequel. However, Shift Up has indicated that a future installment in the Stellar Blade franchise is under consideration.
Stellar Blade casts players as Eve, battling unknown invaders to reclaim Earth in a fast-paced action RPG. The game garnered a 7/10 rating from IGN and achieved significant popularity, rapidly selling over one million copies. Despite its positive reception, our review noted that "Stellar Blade excels in core action game elements, but suffers from underdeveloped characters, a weak narrative, and frustrating RPG mechanics that hinder its potential to reach the genre's peak."
