In a recent Famitsu interview, Stellar Blade Director Kim Hyung-Tae revealed that Shift Up is currently working on implementing a Photo Mode for the game. The developer also briefly discussed the upcoming update 1.003 and how they have plans to keep supporting the title going forward. [Thanks, Famitsu!]
Regarding the Photo Mode currently in development for Stellar Blade, Kim Hyung-Tae said that the developers can’t implement at the moment at the state of quality that they would like, and that they are working on it.
The developers were also asked about the possibility of a sequel. Director Kim said that they have many ideas for one, and that it could be a title the complements the narrative and worldview of Stellar Blade, or that they could take a completely different route with it.
The developers of Stellar Blade have talked about the game at large, listing some of their inspirations such as NieR: Automata or Battle Angel Alita, as well as talking about the possibility of a crossover collaboration with Shift Up’s mobile game Goddess of Victory: NIKKE.
Stellar Blade is readily available for the PlayStation 5. Version 1.003 of the game is coming out on May 24, 2024, and you can ready the patch notes here.
