Stellar Blade: Blood Rain was revealed with its first trailer at Summer Game Fest
Shift Up unveils the sequel independently, introducing a new protagonist and a darker direction
This afternoon, during the Summer Game Fest 2026 presentation, Shift Up took the stage to unveil the first look at the sequel to Stellar Blade, Stellar Blade Blood Rain, which the studio is publishing independently this time around.
The trailer, which you can watch above, gives us a glimpse of Evie, a new protagonist in this world. Unlike the sword Eve used in the first game, Evie takes a more direct approach here, fighting with her fists.
Stellar Blade: Blood Rain, First Details
The sequel was originally announced in May of last year, and Shift Up has released the first details on what to expect. “Stellar Blade: Blood Rain marks the next chapter in the acclaimed action-adventure franchise being developed by the original team,” reads an official blurb. “Set in the same universe as Stellar Blade, the next installment continues the story beyond the events of the first game, introducing new protagonist Evie and expanding the world in a bold new direction.
“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.”
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For now, Shift Up hasn’t announced a release window yet, but we expect to hear something soon, given how successful the first title was. At the time, our former colleague Vladimir Arteaga wrote in its review: “Stellar Blade is more than just a game, it is the solid step of the South Korean video game industry, which wants to show the world what their ideal video game looks like—one in which many of us can find refuge, because it was created with a love for the genre, blending the best elements of various approaches to deliver a truly original experience.”
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