Stellar Blade developer Shift Up has announced a publishing partnership with Tencent's Level Infinite for its upcoming cross-platform game, Project Spirits. The title, co-developed on Unreal Engine 5, will target PC, consoles, and mobile devices. This marks the second collaboration between the two companies following Goddess of Victory: Nikke.
Partnership Details
Shift Up, the studio behind the successful action game Stellar Blade, has entered into a strategic agreement with Tencent Games' global publishing brand, Level Infinite. Under the deal, Level Infinite will handle the worldwide release of Project Spirits, a game previously known as Project Witches. The partnership extends beyond publishing to include joint development, building on their prior work together on the 2022 mobile and PC title Goddess of Victory: Nikke.
Game Overview
Project Spirits is being co-developed by Shift Up and Yongxing Interactive, a Tencent affiliate composed of experienced developers specializing in ACG (anime, comics, and games) titles. Built on Unreal Engine 5, the game is described as a "subculture cross-platform title" drawing inspiration from Eastern fantasy. While details remain limited, it is slated for release on PC, consoles, and mobile platforms after Shift Up's planned Stellar Blade sequel, which is targeted for the end of 2027.
Company Statements and Context
A joint statement from the companies highlights the collaboration's goals: "Leveraging Shift Up’s expertise and their proven success with globally acclaimed IPs such as Goddess of Victory: Nikke and Stellar Blade, Level Infinite aims to deliver the next generation of gaming experiences to players worldwide." This comes amid Shift Up's growing profile, with Stellar Blade achieving record concurrent players on PC following its June port from PS5 exclusivity.
Level Infinite, known for publishing hits like PUBG Mobile and Honor of Kings, continues to expand its portfolio with international studios.