Stellar Blade and Nikke devs deliver first look at possible new gacha game “that advocates Eastern Fantasy”

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ShiftUp has gained significant recognition due to the creation of the beloved Stellar Blade, but beyond this PlayStation hit, they also hold a prominent position in the gacha genre with Nikke: Goddess of Victory and Destiny Child. Although Nikke: Goddess of Victory remains active, servers for Destiny Child were closed down in 2023. The shutdown of Destiny Child was unfortunate for many fans, but on a positive note, ShiftUp has recently unveiled the first glimpse of their upcoming new game, and it might potentially offer a fresh gacha experience.

Stellar Blade and Nikke devs deliver first look at new game

According to Genki_JPN on X, ShiftUp Studios, creators of Stellar Blade and Nikke: Goddess of Victory, have given us a sneak peek at their upcoming game. On their official website, what was earlier known as Project Witches has been rebranded as Project Spirits. Here’s the description for Project Spirits:

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ShiftUp’s latest major undertaking is an innovative, multiplatform game titled ‘EASTERN Fantasy’, which promotes the concept of Eastern mythology. This is a fresh intellectual property following ‘Stellar Blade’ and ‘Nikke’, and ShiftUp is developing it as a top-tier game in the industry, leveraging the production capabilities demonstrated through their previous projects.

The working title for our upcoming multi-platform game, previously known as “Project Witches”, has been changed to “Project Spirits”. Here’s a sneak peek at the characters!

This innovative project follows the success of previous titles such as Steller Blade and NIKKE, promising an immersive experience with an Eastern Fantasy theme.

— Genki✨ (@Genki_JPN) June 2, 2025

As a gaming enthusiast, I’m thrilled to share some exciting news! Not only have I discovered an intriguing new game, but there are job opportunities available within its development team too! This open-world action RPG, currently under production, promises sword and martial arts combat reminiscent of Zenless Zone Zero and Ghost of Tsushima. Mark your calendars for a 2027 release – it’s going to be a game worth waiting for!

It appears that this isn’t explicitly stated whether it’s a gacha game or not, but given the job requirements such as creating a “sustainable meta design and balance system” and designing a “flow of new content and repeated motivation,” it seems quite possible that we’re dealing with a gacha-style experience.

In case a game belongs to the gacha genre, it might challenge Hoyoverse’s trio of hits – Genshin Impact, Honkai Star Rail, and Zenless Zone Zero – while serving as an option for players who have been following Wuthering Waves. For those worried about ShiftUp abandoning single-player games, there’s positive news: rumors suggest a new Stellar Blade sequel is on the horizon.

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2025-06-02 15:40