{"rewrite":{"id":"r_a4904fabc7026c4148a47aea","clusterId":"c_472ac03722dd8489c68e117b","slug":"stellar-blade-bloodrain-announced-at-summer-game-fest-2026","model":"deepseek-v4-flash","headline":"Stellar Blade: Bloodrain Announced at Summer Game Fest 2026","summary":"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.","whyItMatters":"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.","webCardHtml":"\u003cp\u003eSHIFT 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.\u003c/p\u003e","blueskyPost":"The protagonist's identity is uncertain between Evie and Lily, but the subtitle Bloodrain suggests a narrative shift from the original's sci-fi tone.","twitterPost":"The trailer uses in-game PC footage, hinting SHIFT UP is already optimizing the sequel for a PC launch.","threadsPost":"The protagonist in Stellar Blade: Bloodrain may be Lily, the mechanic from the first game, not Eve. If true, that shifts the sequel's perspective from soldier to support role. The subtitle Bloodrain also suggests a darker tone than the original. SHIFT UP has not confirmed platforms or a release window yet.","newsletterBlurb":"SHIFT UP unveiled Stellar Blade: Bloodrain at Summer Game Fest 2026. The sequel features a new protagonist, Evie, who may be the mechanic Lily from the first game. No release details yet.","attributionJson":"[{\"source\":\"GAME Watch\",\"url\":\"https://game.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/news/2115035.html\",\"title\":\"「Stellar Blade」 Sequel 「Stellar Blade BLOOD RAIN」 Announced! 【SGF2026】\"},{\"source\":\"4Gamer.net\",\"url\":\"https://www.4gamer.net/games/013/G101381/20260606037/\",\"title\":\"Latest Footage of \\\"Stellar Blade BLOOD RAIN\\\" Released, Featuring Abundant Action Scenes with New Protagonist \\\"Evie\\\"\"},{\"source\":\"Denfaminicogamer\",\"url\":\"https://news.denfaminicogamer.jp/news/2606062v\",\"title\":\"New 'Stellar Blade' Series Title 'Stellar Blade: Bloodrain' Officially Announced! Mechanic Lily, Who Supported Eve in the Previous Game, May Be the Protagonist\"},{\"source\":\"Game Spark\",\"url\":\"http://www.gamespark.jp/article/2026/06/06/167505.html\",\"title\":\"SHIFT UP Announces New Game 'Stellar Blade: BLOOD RAIN'! 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