Stellar Blade has been one of the most successful new IPs released in recent years under Sony, with the PlayStation Studios’ published title selling millions of copies across both the PlayStation 5 (and later on) PC. While a sequel is already announced to be in the works, it appears as though studio SHIFTUP are planning to further expand Stellar Blade to additional platforms this year.

As part of the company’s latest fiscal earnings report (translated by ResetEra user Neha) Stellar Blade studio SHIFTUP were asked about their plans for the IP in 2026. According to the studio:

“Stellar Blade has established itself as a steady, long-tail IP, supported by sustained sales momentum and strong user reception since launch. Building on this foundation, development of the next project is progressing in a structured manner, and we are reviewing plans to share additional details on the follow-up project within the year.”

Adding further context, they continued, “In parallel, we are reviewing platform expansion beyond PS5 and PC to broaden audience reach. This approach is expected to both introduce the title to new players and gradually build anticipation for the next chapter in the series. We expect 2026 to be a year in which more users experience the existing title while momentum and anticipation builds toward the next phase of the franchise.”

As mentioned, Stellar Blade initially started life as a PlayStation 5 exclusive. In the wake of its success however, the title was ported over to PC one year later. Given this fact, the only two platforms which the studio is likely referring to is Xbox and the Switch 2.

While it is possible that Stellar Blade could come to Xbox, the Switch 2 seems more likely – especially as all SHIFTUP developers were gifted free Switch 2’s following the game’s strong launch.

Regardless, it is exciting to see that Stellar Blade is continuing to be a success and will hopefully find an even wider audience throughout the next year as the title is eventually brought over to more platforms.

KitGuru says: What do you think of Stellar Blade? Would you like to see it ported to more platforms? Is an Xbox or Switch 2 release more likely? Let us know down below.

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If you've ever wanted to review tech, then this is a perfect opportunity as we are now hiring for a new reviewer to join our team! Prior experience is not strictly necessary, but we would like to see some example works from applicants. 

We are looking for someone who will be able to produce reviews of a range of tech gear in video format and in the KitGuru style. Any experience in this sector is beneficial; however, we are open to all applicants provided you can give us a sample of your written or video work so we can assess your abilities.

KitGuru is a great company to work with, we are all tech enthusiasts who enjoy gaming, so we all have very similar interests. Behind the scenes it is very close-knit environment and many of our team have been with us for several years.

To be considered for this position you need:

• Skillset to present well on camera – and in English.
• The ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Strong communication skills.
• Some knowledge of video editing would be useful, but we have that capability in-house if we find the right candidate.
• Strong writing ability.
• This is a freelance position.

The successful applicant must be based in the United Kingdom, and we pay very well for this kind of work. If you are interested and feel you can meet the criteria above and want to work in this fast-moving sector then please send your CV along with any samples of your work to our Editor in Chief, Allan Campbell – allan(at)kitguru.net.

KitGuru says: We look forward to receiving your application!

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Bloober Team have been quite a busy studio in recent years, with the Silent Hill 2 Remake developers having released a new title every year for the past 3 years. Despite this, Bloober began to tease another project at the start of 2026 – finally revealing it to be the next entry in their Layers of Fear series.

At the start of the year, Bloober Team shared a link to a website which was clearly hinting at the studio’s next project alongside a countdown timer leading up to Valentines Day. With the annual event having now come and gone, so too has Bloober’s countdown, with the team officially revealing that their next project is Layers of Fear 3.

The full ‘Special Event’ announcement can be viewed HERE and offers a look back into the history of Bloober Team and Layers of Fear – culminating in the unveiling of a 3rd entry.

For the uninitiated, Layers of Fear is Bloober Team’s biggest original IP, with the horror title first releasing back in 2016. Since then, the game received a sequel and a remake of sorts, with the latter coming out just a few years ago in 2023.

While the series is far from the most iconic in the horror space, Bloober have seemingly upped their game in recent years, with the likes of Silent Hill 2 Remake and Cronos: The New Dawn being received far more favourably – and so hopefully they are bringing their learnings over to Layers of Fear 3.

Beyond this, Bloober are expanding the Layers of Fear world into new mediums, with a set of books said to be currently in the works (the first of which is promised to release this year).

Bloober Team is a highly interesting studio to observe. While they started off as very much a mid-tier developer, Bloober’s cache has risen over time, and so here’s to hoping that Layers of Fear 3 will be their most atmospheric and layered game to date.

KitGuru says: What do you think of the announcement? Were you expecting it to be Layers of Fear related? Have Bloober Team earned your trust at this point? Let us know down below.

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In recent years Valve has expedited the rate at which they introduce new features to their ever-popular Steam platform, with previous updates introducing a new UX; an overhauled library sharing with family, Steam Deck optimisations and much more. As part of Steam’s latest Beta Client update, users can now directly attach their PC’s specs to any reviews published for added clarity and context.

Making the official announcement, the team at Valve confirmed that the latest Steam Client Beta introduces a brand new option for players when writing reviews for games – adding “the option to attach hardware specs when writing or updating a Steam User Review on a game's store page.”

While certainly a small feature, its implications could be major, with potential buyers of games now having much more context to work with when it comes to statements of performance issues pointed out in reviews.

Many players, especially on PC, will go to Steam when looking at reviews for games, with the platform being a particularly strong place to go for a wide variety of opinions. Of course, with PCs each person’s experience can differ – especially when it comes to performance – and so being able to contextualise a player’s review with their hardware specs will be highly appreciated and welcome.

Full details on the latest Steam Client Beta (including other smaller additions/tweaks) can be found HERE.

KitGuru says: What do you think of this addition? Are you surprised it wasn't introduced sooner? Let us know down below.

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