Shift Up may be bringing Stellar Blade to Nintendo Switch 2. A new report from PlayForm, written by Kim Hui-kwon, reveals that the studio has received a Nintendo Switch 2 development kit and is testing the game internally. Stellar Blade first launched on PS5 and recently made its way to PC.
While nothing is officially confirmed yet, the article shares concrete details about Shift Up’s current work and a recent team event. Here’s what we learned from the report and what it might mean for fans of the game.
Shift Up Begins Nintendo Switch 2 Testing for Stellar Blade
According to the PlayForm report, Shift Up has secured an official Nintendo Switch 2 development kit and started early testing. The kit includes tools like test software, debugging utilities, and access to unpublished APIs. These are being used to evaluate how the game runs on the new hardware and to check for compatibility.
Shift Up is also looking at ways to adapt Stellar Blade to the Nintendo Switch 2’s portable setup and power profile. The team is drawing on experience from developing the PS5 and PC versions, especially when it comes to optimizing visuals and performance across different systems.
Stellar Blade’s PC Launch Shows What Shift Up Can Do
The PC version of Stellar Blade launched earlier this month, bringing with it a range of new features. Shift Up added support for DLSS 4, FSR 3, ultra-wide monitors, and unlocked frame rates. The game was praised for running well on a variety of setups, including lower-spec PCs.
Mod support also took off quickly, with fans creating costume edits, visual effects, and meme parodies. That creative activity helped grow interest and contributed to how the game was enjoyed by the community. That growing community helped the game reach 180,000 concurrent users on Steam and over one million sales in just three days.
This success shows that Shift Up has strong optimization experience, which may help as they explore Nintendo Switch 2.
Shift Up Celebrates Stellar Blade Milestone With Nintendo Switch 2 Giveaway
To celebrate 3 million copies sold of Stellar Blade, Shift Up held a company-wide event and gave out Nintendo Switch 2 units to 300 employees. According to PlayForm, the goal was to reward the team and ensure developers had access to the new hardware.
The giveaway wasn’t just a celebration. It also helped the team get ready for future development on Nintendo Switch 2.
Nintendo Switch 2 Version Still Under Review
While testing is underway, Shift Up has not officially confirmed a Nintendo Switch 2 version of Stellar Blade. In the PlayForm article, a company representative stated that they are still reviewing their options internally. No release plans or targets have been announced.
The team has started technical work on the dev kit, but nothing about a release has been confirmed. The report mentions that Shift Up is designing content around the Nintendo Switch 2’s portable interface and lower-power architecture. No version has been announced, but the studio is clearly evaluating how the Nintendo Switch 2’s hardware performs.
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