Stellar Blade Dev Shift Up Posts Record Year, Sales of PC Version Still Expected to Outsell PS5

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 reports that Shift Up's 2024 financial report shows a 30.4% year-over-year revenue increase, reaching $151.4 million. A significant portion, $43.2 million, stems directly from Stellar Blade royalties.

The company anticipates continued success, predicting stronger PC sales than the console version, particularly within the Asian gaming market. While a Stellar Blade sequel remains under consideration, Shift Up will unveil its new title, Project Witches, in the first half of 2025.

Project Witches, unveiled in 2024 following Stellar Blade's PS5 launch, preempts any significant momentum for a direct sequel. Despite this, Shift Up has confirmed its interest in expanding the Stellar Blade franchise.

Stellar Blade, a fast-paced action RPG, puts players in the role of Eve as she fights to reclaim Earth from mysterious invaders. While receiving a 7/10 rating from IGN and achieving over a million copies sold, the game's critical reception highlighted areas for improvement. Our review noted that while the action was strong, unmemorable characters, a weak narrative, and frustrating RPG mechanics held it back from genre-topping status.