Shift Up's Stellar Year: PC Sales to Surpass PS5

Shift Up, the developer behind the action-packed game *Stellar Blade*, has reported a record-breaking year financially, with the game contributing significantly to their success. *Stellar Blade* alone brought in an impressive $43.2 million in royalties. This financial boost has helped Shift Up achieve a total revenue of $151.4 million in 2024, marking a 30.4% increase from the previous year.

The momentum for *Stellar Blade* shows no signs of slowing down. Shift Up is optimistic about the upcoming PC version, expecting it to outsell the original PlayStation 5 release, particularly in the Asian market. This anticipation comes as the developer prepares to unveil its next project, *Project Witches*, in the first half of 2025. While fans eagerly await news of a *Stellar Blade* sequel, *Project Witches* was announced shortly after the PS5 launch of *Stellar Blade* and is not related to the franchise. However, Shift Up has expressed interest in potentially creating another game in the *Stellar Blade* series.

In *Stellar Blade*, players assume the role of Eve, engaging in fast-paced action role-playing combat to reclaim Earth from mysterious invaders. Despite receiving a 7/10 rating from IGN, the game quickly sold a million copies and garnered widespread popularity. IGN's review noted that while *Stellar Blade* excels in crucial aspects of an action game, it falls short due to its dull characters, lackluster story, and some frustrating RPG mechanics, preventing it from reaching the pinnacle of its genre.