# The Weeknd turning up to play Stellar Blade: Blood Rain shows the series’ appeal goes “beyond gaming,” Shift Up says

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/the-weeknd-turning-up-to-play-stellar-blade-blood-rain-shows-the-series-appeal-goes-beyond-gaming-shift-up-says/
- Published: 2026-11-11T14:44:18+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-11T15:37:16+00:00
- Original publisher: GamesRadar+
- Original article: https://www.gamesradar.com/games/action-rpg/the-weeknd-turning-up-to-play-stellar-blade-blood-rain-shows-the-action-rpgs-appeal-goes-beyond-gaming-into-the-wider-cultural-sphere-shift-up-says/
- Topics: Entertainment, Gaming, TV

## Key points

- Shift Up says Blood Rain is progressing towards its quality goals.
- The Weeknd visited the studio and played an in-development build.
- The studio sees the attention as reaching beyond gaming.

## Summary

Shift Up says development of Stellar Blade: Blood Rain is progressing towards its quality goals, with details to be disclosed in stages. The studio also highlighted The Weeknd’s visit and hands-on time with the game, presenting his interest as evidence that the series is attracting attention beyond gaming.

The company said it is allowing enough development time to deliver a highly polished game, reflecting its previously stated aim of setting a high bar before release. During a recent trip to South Korea, The Weeknd toured Shift Up’s development floor, played a work-in-progress build and expressed affection for Stellar Blade; the article gives no release date or further game details.

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