Developer Shift Up has indicated that the next Stellar Blade instalment will be self-published, a move that makes PlayStation exclusivity unlikely. The studio told Eurogamer it intends for the sequel to "reach a broad global audience from day one", signalling a change from relying on an external publisher such as Sony.

The comments mark a strategic shift for Shift Up, which relied on a third-party publisher for the first Stellar Blade launch. By taking publishing duties in-house, the studio gains greater control over release strategy and platform availability, increasing the chances of the follow-up appearing on multiple platforms rather than remaining tied to the PS5 alone.

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Shift Up framed the decision as a move to maximise the game's global reach. Specific platform plans and a release window have not been confirmed, and the company has yet to announce which systems the next title will support.

The studio's statement adds to ongoing industry discussion about platform exclusivity and the growing appetite among developers to self-publish in order to access wider audiences. Further official details are expected as Shift Up progresses development.

Full coverage and quotes are available in Eurogamer's report on the developer's publishing plans.