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Stellar Blade and Bayonetta collaboration
Overview
Shift Up and PlatinumGames announced a collaboration for the game Stellar Blade, which introduces four special costumes inspired by the character Bayonetta. This partnership coincides with the upcoming launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 version of the game.
In subsequent details provided in a joint interview with Famitsu, PlatinumGames CEO Atsushi Inaba explained that the studio maintained a “hands-off approach” during costume development to avoid excessive nitpicking. Shift Up CEO Kim Hyung-tae noted the technical difficulty in recreating specific lettering from the original outfits and confirmed the inclusion of a specifically approved nun costume. Both companies expressed interest in potential future partnerships beyond this cosmetic collaboration.
Shift Up has since released a trailer for “Stellar Blade: Complete Edition” for the Nintendo Switch 2, scheduled for release on November 5, 2026, at a retail price of $59.99. This edition will include all previously released content, such as the NieR: Automata and Goddess of Victory: NIKKE DLCs. The NieR: Automata crossover features the character Emil as a traveling merchant and offers 11 cosmetic items, including outfits inspired by 2B. The Switch 2 version will also support Joy-Con 2 motion controls. Additionally, the four Bayonetta-inspired couture outfits will be available for free at launch.
Entities
PlatinumGames · Shift Up · Stellar Blade · Atsushi Inaba · Nier: Automata
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] PlatinumGames CEO Atsushi Inaba stated the studio took a hands-off approach to the Bayonetta outfit creation. www.shanethegamer.com · nintendonews.com · nintendoeverything.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Recreating the lettering on the outfits was a struggle for the Shift Up team. www.shanethegamer.com · nintendonews.com · nintendoeverything.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Shift Up CEO Kim Hyung-tae described the costume creation process as a fun learning experience. nintendonews.com · nintendoeverything.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The outfits include a nun costume that was a memorable part of the original game. nintendonews.com · nintendoeverything.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The collaboration includes four Bayonetta outfits. www.shanethegamer.com
Timeline
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[TECHNOLOGY] 4 sourcesShift Up announces Stellar Blade: Complete Edition for Nintendo Switch 2
Shift Up will release Stellar Blade: Complete Edition for Nintendo Switch 2 on November 5, 2026, featuring NieR: Automata DLC and new Bayonetta-inspired outfits.
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[TECHNOLOGY] 4 sourcesPlatinumGames and Shift Up detail Bayonetta collaboration for Stellar Blade
PlatinumGames and Shift Up executives discussed the collaborative process of adding Bayonetta outfits to Stellar Blade, emphasizing a hands-off approval approach.
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[TECHNOLOGY] 2 sourcesShift Up and PlatinumGames announce Bayonetta collaboration for Stellar Blade
Shift Up and PlatinumGames are collaborating to bring Bayonetta-inspired costumes to Stellar Blade for its Nintendo Switch 2 launch.
Sources
creatoreconomy.so · gamefa.com · gonintendo.com · jpgames.de · nintendo-town.fr · nintendoeverything.com · nintendonews.com · shanethegamer.com
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