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Shift Up

A South Korean video game developer known for its action-adventure titles.

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Shift Up is a South Korean game developer known for creating visually stunning and engaging titles. Their core products include action-adventure RPGs like Stellar Blade, the character-collecting shooter Goddess of Victory: Nikke, and the summoner-collecting RPG Destiny Child. The company also has a new Eastern Fantasy IP in development called Project Spirit.

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r/Gamesu/GorotheninjaMay 11, 2026Positive

Shift Up says it will publish Stellar Blade 2 instead of Sony, wants to ‘reach a broad global audience from day one’ | VGC.

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r/GamingLeaksAndRumoursu/Feeling-Examination6Mar 18, 2026Negative

Need4Games: Shift Up’s “Project Spirits” is inspired by Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. There are a lot more details. - Turn-Based like Clair Obscur - 2027 release if the development goes smoothly - The devs are not that excited with the game…

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r/Gamingcirclejerku/Tempest-Bosak2137Jan 14, 2026Negative

You see the thing is you dont need 1,000 or 2,000 people working on a game to make it good, but you need talent soooo yeah maybe SHIFT UP lacks a that.

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r/gamingu/OGAnimeGokuSolosJan 12, 2026Positive

Stellar Blade studio Shift Up has gifted all its staff $3,400, AirPods Max and an Apple Watch | VGC.

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r/gamingu/Iggy_SlayerOct 30, 2025Mixed

Shift Up says it “doesn’t tolerate any expressions of hate” in NIKKE following backlash over alleged “small genital” gesture. Director Hyungsuk Yoo commented, “We will never tolerate anyone intentionally inserting hate speech into NIKKE or…

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r/redditu/Mot_EshuSep 13, 2022Positive💎

Stellar Blade. Stellar Blade is an action-adventure game developed by Shift Up and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment. The game released on April 26, 2024 and is available on PlayStation 5 and PC.

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Frequently asked

What does Shift Up do?

Shift Up is a South Korean game developer known for creating visually stunning and engaging titles. Their core products include action-adventure RPGs like Stellar Blade, the character-collecting shooter Goddess of Victory: Nikke, and the summoner-collecting RPG Destiny Child. The company also has a new Eastern Fantasy IP in development called Project Spirit.

How much funding has Shift Up raised?

Shift Up has raised a total of $63M in funding. The most recent round on record is Series B.

Where is Shift Up headquartered?

Shift Up is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.

When was Shift Up founded?

Shift Up was founded in 2013.

What industry does Shift Up operate in?

Shift Up operates in Gaming, Entertainment, Game Engine, Action-Adventure, Consumer App.