Shift Up and PlatinumGames announce Bayonetta collaboration for Stellar Blade

Shift Up and PlatinumGames have detailed a new collaboration for Stellar Blade, which will introduce four special costumes inspired by the character Bayonetta. The collaboration coincides with the upcoming launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 version of the game.

In a joint interview, Shift Up’s Kim Hyung Tae expressed a long-standing interest in a Bayonetta partnership, noting that the development of the Nintendo Switch 2 version provided the ideal opportunity to reach out. PlatinumGames CEO Atsushi Inaba noted that his studio had also been exploring ways to collaborate with the Bayonetta franchise, making the timing ideal. Both companies indicated an interest in potential future partnerships beyond this cosmetic collaboration.