Shift Up, the developer of the Stellar Blade series, says it plans to self-publish the upcoming sequel rather than have Sony handle publishing. In a new development update, the company describes an intention to “reach a broad global audience from day one,” and this approach suggests the game may not remain a PlayStation 5 console exclusive at launch. Multiple outlets report that the move away from a third-party publisher framework could reduce the likelihood of timed or platform-based exclusivity, though it does not explicitly confirm the final platform list. The update also indicates that Shift Up plans to share more information later this year, including additional details about the project’s progress. Taken together, the disclosures point to a potential change in how Stellar Blade 2 is distributed and marketed, with self-publishing framed as a way to widen the game’s reach. Until further announcements are made, the exact release platforms and any exclusivity arrangements remain unconfirmed.