Stellar Blade director Kim Hyung-tae has confirmed a Bayonetta-themed costume pack will ship with the Nintendo Switch 2 port of Shift Up’s action title, with the costume also slated for PC and PlayStation releases.
The announcement came during a recent interview published in Famitsu that paired Kim with PlatinumGames CEO Atsushi Inaba, underscoring a public show of mutual respect between the two development teams.
Stellar Blade, developed by Shift Up and helmed by Kim Hyung-tae, has been frequently compared to other modern action games for its combat design and cinematic presentation.
PlatinumGames, the studio behind Bayonetta, remains a defining name in the genre — a connection made explicit by the costume collaboration.
In the Famitsu conversation, Kim framed Bayonetta as personally influential: he said Bayonetta ranks among his top three favorite games and described it as “a huge gift in my life,” expressing hope the series continues.
Kim also made a lighthearted but pointed remark about creative collaboration.
Paraphrasing his Famitsu comments: he asked to be allowed to design characters for a future Bayonetta entry and joked that if PlatinumGames provided him a desk, he would come to work there every day.
Inaba responded with laughter at the audacity but praised Stellar Blade directly, saying the game serves as a model example of how games should be made and highlighting the meticulous care evident in its design and production.
The Bayonetta-inspired costume is confirmed to arrive alongside the Nintendo Switch 2 port and will be available on PC and PlayStation, according to the Famitsu interview.
The conversation reinforces ties between Shift Up and PlatinumGames rather than signaling any official crossover project or a new Bayonetta sequel.
For Nintendo platform watchers, the collaboration is notable: it ties a high-profile third-party action game to Nintendo’s next-generation handheld through cosmetic DLC, a strategy that often coincides with platform launches and retail attention on the eShop.
Fans and industry observers can look to official channels from Shift Up, PlatinumGames, and Famitsu for further details and release timing as those announcements are confirmed.
By showcasing developer-to-developer respect and a tangible cosmetic partnership, the Famitsu interview provides a clear, verified glimpse at how Stellar Blade’s post-launch support will span multiple platforms, including the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2.
The announcement came during a recent interview published in Famitsu that paired Kim with PlatinumGames CEO Atsushi Inaba, underscoring a public show of mutual respect between the two development teams.
Stellar Blade, developed by Shift Up and helmed by Kim Hyung-tae, has been frequently compared to other modern action games for its combat design and cinematic presentation.
PlatinumGames, the studio behind Bayonetta, remains a defining name in the genre — a connection made explicit by the costume collaboration.
In the Famitsu conversation, Kim framed Bayonetta as personally influential: he said Bayonetta ranks among his top three favorite games and described it as “a huge gift in my life,” expressing hope the series continues.
Kim also made a lighthearted but pointed remark about creative collaboration.
Paraphrasing his Famitsu comments: he asked to be allowed to design characters for a future Bayonetta entry and joked that if PlatinumGames provided him a desk, he would come to work there every day.
Inaba responded with laughter at the audacity but praised Stellar Blade directly, saying the game serves as a model example of how games should be made and highlighting the meticulous care evident in its design and production.
The Bayonetta-inspired costume is confirmed to arrive alongside the Nintendo Switch 2 port and will be available on PC and PlayStation, according to the Famitsu interview.
The conversation reinforces ties between Shift Up and PlatinumGames rather than signaling any official crossover project or a new Bayonetta sequel.
For Nintendo platform watchers, the collaboration is notable: it ties a high-profile third-party action game to Nintendo’s next-generation handheld through cosmetic DLC, a strategy that often coincides with platform launches and retail attention on the eShop.
Fans and industry observers can look to official channels from Shift Up, PlatinumGames, and Famitsu for further details and release timing as those announcements are confirmed.
By showcasing developer-to-developer respect and a tangible cosmetic partnership, the Famitsu interview provides a clear, verified glimpse at how Stellar Blade’s post-launch support will span multiple platforms, including the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2.
