Stellar Blade: Bloodrain Announced at Summer Game Fest 2026
The shift from Eve to a new protagonist (possibly Lily) signals that the sequel will explore a different perspective within the same universe, expanding the franchise's narrative scope.
Reporting from 5 sources: 4Gamer.net, GAME Watch (Impress), Denfaminicogamer, Inside, and 1 more.
SHIFT UP officially announced the sequel to its 2024 action game Stellar Blade during the Summer Game Fest 2026 livestream on June 6. The new title is called Stellar Blade: Bloodrain (also styled Stellar Blade BLOOD RAIN). The trailer showed stylish action scenes and cutscenes with high-fidelity graphics. Multiple sources identify the protagonist as a short-haired woman named Evie, while one source suggests the character may be Lily, the mechanic who supported protagonist Eve in the first game. The footage reportedly uses in-game scenes from the PC version. SHIFT UP has not yet released detailed information about the story, release platforms, or launch window. The announcement was part of the Summer Game Fest 2026 showcase, which streamed at 6:00 AM Japan time.
SHIFT UP revealed Stellar Blade: Bloodrain during the Summer Game Fest 2026 livestream on June 6, 2026. The trailer featured fast-paced combat sequences and cinematic visuals, with sources noting the footage was captured from the PC version. While most outlets name the new protagonist as Evie, Denfaminicogamer specifically identifies her as Lily, the mechanic from the original game, suggesting a potential narrative link between the two characters. The game is described as an action-adventure sequel set after the events of the first Stellar Blade. No release date, platforms, or further story details have been announced. The announcement was part of a larger showcase that included other titles.
Synthesized by Yomimono from the 5 cited sources below, including Japanese-language reporting where cited, then editorially reviewed before publishing.
Sources
- 4Gamer.net 「Stellar Blade BLOOD RAIN」最新映像が公開に。新たな主人公「Evie」による豊富なアクションシーンも見どころ
- GAME Watch (Impress) 「ステラーブレイド」の続編「Stellar Blade BLOOD RAIN」発表！【SGF2026】
- Denfaminicogamer 『ステラーブレイド』シリーズ新作『Stellar Blade: Bloodrain』が正式発表！新たな主人公「イヴィ（Evie）」がスタイリッシュなアクションで戦うトレーラー映像も公開
- Inside SHIFT UP新作『Stellar Blade: BLOOD RAIN』発表！新主人公「Evie」の姿も【SGF2026】
- Game Spark SHIFT UP新作『Stellar Blade: BLOOD RAIN』発表！新主人公「Evie」の姿も【SGF2026】