Shift Up announced Stellar Blade Blood Rain, the sequel to their 2023 action game, at Summer Game Fest 2026 on June 1 [1, 2, 3]. The new game takes place in the same universe but extends the story with a new protagonist named Evie [1, 2, 3]. Blood Rain is currently in early development and does not have a release date or confirmed platforms yet [1, 2].
Unlike the first Stellar Blade, which was published by Sony Interactive Entertainment and initially released as a PlayStation 5 exclusive before arriving on PC a year later, Blood Rain will be self-published by Shift Up [1, 2, 3]. The studio indicated the sequel will launch on multiple platforms, including PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X and S, although those details remain tentative [1].
The original Stellar Blade earned an 81 Metacritic score thanks to its stylish visuals and slick combat, setting a high bar [3]. Shift Up said Blood Rain will build on the elements that made its predecessor popular, focusing on stylish action, world-building, and expanding the game's core experience [1, 2, 3]. The trailer shown at Summer Game Fest featured futuristic cityscapes, flashy combat scenes, shiny cutscenes, and enemies with a body-horror design style [2, 3].
Shift Up commented, "While the project is still in early development, Shift Up has made incredible progress and is looking forward to sharing more details when ready. The team is hard focused on building upon the stylish action, world-building, and core elements that fans have adored from Stellar Blade, while evolving the universe in ambitious new ways" [1]. The developer also said, "Blood Rain will take us beyond the events of the first game, introducing new protagonist Evie and expanding the world in a bold new direction" [2].
The next update on Blood Rain is expected later in development, with no release date yet scheduled.
