Stellar Blade Sequel Looks Like It Will Melt My PC
The announcement of a Stellar Blade sequel at Summer Game Fest has sparked excitement among fans, but also raised questions about the hardware requirements. The futuristic city shown in the trailer looks impressive, but even the footage struggles in certain moments. It’s clear that the game is pushing the limits of current GPU capabilities, and I’m already imagining the sound of my fans whirring in the background.
Shift Up, the developer, mentions that the footage is taken from a game currently in development and is subject to change. The action within the interiors appears smooth, and the new protagonist’s vacuum-sealed bodysuit looks detailed and well-designed. According to the studio, Blood Rain will take players "beyond the events of the first game, introducing new protagonist Evie and expanding the world in a bold new direction."
What We Know About Blood Rain
While the original Stellar Blade wasn't the most beloved game, it did deliver something that many players wanted. We joked in our review that it was "Nier: Automata on horny steroids," but it was undeniably a game that had its fans. Blood Rain seems poised to do the same, and I’m curious to see how it will evolve the Stellar Blade universe.
It’s worth noting that the original Stellar Blade was published by Sony and didn’t come to PC right away. However, Blood Rain will be self-published. Given that the trailer was captured on PC, it’s likely that the game will launch on Steam. No release date or platforms have been officially announced yet, but the anticipation is already building.
Shift Up’s press release highlights that the project is still in early development, but they’ve made incredible progress. The team is focused on expanding upon the stylish action and world-building elements that fans adored from Stellar Blade, while also evolving the universe in ambitious new ways. This suggests that Blood Rain will be more than just a sequel—it could be a reimagining of the Stellar Blade experience.
As the PC Gaming Show returns on Sunday, June 7 at 12 pm PDT, fans will be tuning in to see what other big reveals are in store. Make sure to visit the show's Steam page to wishlist your most anticipated games and get more information on how to join the action.
