From South Korea, developer Shift Up has left a lasting impression with its IP Stellar Blade upon its release in 2024. “At its core, Stellar Blade blends fast-paced combat with immersive exploration. Combat mechanics emphasize precision and timing, with players mastering Eve’s abilities to parry and evade enemy attacks,” our review for the game reads.
Following its release on PlayStation 5, the game has went on to ship for PC. there are even reports on a Nintendo Switch 2 version as well. Within the game’s first week on PC, over one million units were already sold then. It was also reported from the response to Stellar Blade swiftly greenlit a sequel for the developer alongside confirming the PC version at the time.
Now recently in March, it was revealed that Shift Up is now buying up new talent. It was announced that Shinji Mikami’s Unbound is now a subsidiary under Shift Up. Makami previously departed from Tango Gameworks back in 2023. You can watch the Partnership Announcement video below:
“I am very pleased to be partnering with SHIFT UP CEO Hyung-Tae Kim and all the employees. I sense strong synergy with CEO Kim, who is also an active creator, and I believe this is an ideal partnership that allows us to focus on creativity. We will do our best to create fun games so that both companies, working as one, can meet our fans’ expectations,” Mikami shared in a statement.
“I find it deeply meaningful to join forces with UNBOUND, which brings together a world-class development team led by CEO Shinji Mikami. This acquisition will serve as an opportunity to deliver the best gaming experience to users worldwide and further solidify SHIFT UP’s global development competitiveness,” Shift UP CEO Hyung-Tae Kim added.
What are you excited about for this new deal for Shift Up and Unbound?
Source: Shift Up
