Stellar Blade

Developer Shift Up's hit game Stellar Blade now features merchandise with a new Nendoroid figure of its protagonist Eve. Produced by Good Smile Company, the collectible includes various accessories and posable parts. Pre-orders are open with a release planned for later in 2026.

January 13, 2026 Reported by AI

Hyung-tae Kim, CEO of South Korean studio Shift Up and director of Stellar Blade, stated that generative AI is essential for competing with large Chinese teams in game development. Speaking at a national economic conference, Kim highlighted the disparity in team sizes and argued AI could enable one person to do the work of 100. The comments come as Shift Up develops a sequel to its successful 2024 action game.