{"id":58454,"date":"2026-06-06T09:03:58","date_gmt":"2026-06-06T01:03:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=58454"},"modified":"2026-06-06T09:03:58","modified_gmt":"2026-06-06T01:03:58","slug":"stellar-blades-slick-looking-sequel-is-officially-called-blood-rain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sgbuzz.com\/?p=58454","title":{"rendered":"Stellar Blade’s Slick-Looking Sequel Is Officially Called Blood Rain"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Among a slew of announcements at Summer Games Fest 2026, Shift Up revealed the sequel to its breakout hit, Stellar Blade<\/em>. The sequel, which we now know is called Stellar Blade: Blood Rain<\/em>, is said to be in the same universe as the first game in the series. Shift Up says it will take that world in a “bold new direction.” Blood Rain<\/em> will also feature a new protagonist named Evie, a clear homage to Eve from the original title.<\/p>\n

The original Stellar Blade<\/em> was generally well received, earning an 81 on Metacritic for its combination of stylish visuals and slick combat. Blood Rain<\/em> looks to build on those strengths, and the lengthy trailer shown during the reveal features a mix of extremely shiny-looking cutscenes and flashy combat sequences punctuated with earth-shattering hero landings that Deadpool would balk at (very hard on the knees). As befitting its title, Blood Rain<\/em>‘s enemy designs look fittingly body-horror themed. They’re appreciably different from the seemingly Souls-inspired baddies of the first title, and the trailer shows their transformation from human to video game monsters in gory detail. Not a speck of that blood can be seen on our incredibly shiny and uncomfortably shapely, skin suit-clad protagonist, though.<\/p>\n