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Shift Up plans to self-publish Stellar Blade sequel and Shinji Mikami titles. Update on mysterious new “flagship IP” due within 2026  - AUTOMATON WEST

… This will give the studio more creative freedom over the IP, particularly when it comes to leading marketing strategies that “communicate the unique appeal of Stellar Blade’s universe to players more directly and effectively.” Using the first game’s success as a springboard, Shift Up is planning an… …

May 12, 2026 · Carlos "Zoto" Zotomayor
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What does Final Fantasy 7 Revelation do differently from its predecessors? Director Naoki Hamaguchi on meaningful player choices, resolving the “minigame issue,” and more  - AUTOMATON WEST

… What kind of freedom are we talking about? Hamaguchi: Fundamentally, player involvement in the game the choices we discussed earlier , can directly affect both gameplay progression and storytelling to the point of the narrative branching... …

Jun 6, 2026 · AUTOMATON WEST
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Granblue Fantasy: Relink – Endless Ragnarok evolved by “breaking what needed to be broken in Relink.” We talk to the developers about the massive expansion’s new features and added silliness  - AUTOMATON WEST

… We utilized that high degree of freedom to incorporate various characters into the action design. I think the greatest appeal of the system is simply that it lets players enjoy a huge variety of characters and actions. …

Jun 19, 2026 · AUTOMATON WEST