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Stellar Blade: BLOOD RAIN (Korean: 스텔라 블레이드: 블러드 레인) is a direct sequel to Stellar Blade, developed and self-published by SHIFT UP. It was revealed at Summer Game Fest 2026 and is described as being in early development. The game is set in the same universe as the original and continues the story beyond that game's ending, but it follows a new protagonist named Evie rather than the original heroine.
What Was Shown
The reveal trailer opens with a steam locomotive moving through rain-slicked city streets before ordinary citizens begin transforming into monsters, which leads into combat. Evie is shown tracking a group of suspicious individuals while a partner named Canna speaks to her about something called The Scarlet Sin. Evie fights with her fists and gauntlets rather than a sword, the most visible break from the first game.
Alongside the trailer, SHIFT UP shared key art and a set of gameplay screenshots, the reveal's only assets so far.
Platforms and Release
Exact platforms and a release date have not been announced. SHIFT UP has confirmed that BLOOD RAIN will not be a PlayStation exclusive, a change from the original Stellar Blade, which was published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. This time the studio is self-publishing in house.
For more detail, see the pages on Evie, Combat, Story, World and Setting, Differences From Stellar Blade, and Development.
A reveal interview added more context to the premise. Evie is a member of a special forces unit pursuing the group behind a major terrorist attack in the city, and the setting itself is a fictional blend of Asian cities (with Hong Kong, Korea, and Japan cited as influences) rather than a single real location. SHIFT UP has also said the sequel significantly expands side content over the original, letting players enter some buildings and take on collectibles and optional activities. A release year and platforms remain unannounced.