In a remarkable highlight of 2024, developer Shift Up, renowned for its work on Stellar Blade, made waves by presenting each member of its team with a shiny new PS5 Pro, along with a generous bonus of 5 million won. Such a reward reflects the significant achievements and inspiring progress the company has experienced throughout the year.
Reportedly, this grand gesture unfolded during their first-ever “Shift Up Rise Up” ceremony, hosted at the prestigious JW Marriott in Gangnam, Seoul. This annual event served as a platform where Shift Up not only celebrated their past successes but also shared an exciting glimpse into their future aspirations. Imagine the excitement as over 300 employees, as recorded in the third quarter of 2024, each walked away with a PS5 Pro—thanks to their hard work and dedication. The value of the bonus, approximating $3,400 USD, accentuated the developer’s appreciation for its staff.
Capturing this extraordinary moment, the Stellar Blade X Twitter account posted a striking image showcasing a vast collection of PS5 Pros ready for distribution to the team. Alongside this were snippets of jubilant staff lining up to receive their consoles, capturing the palpable excitement in the air.
“This initiative, including the additional bonuses, is our way of nurturing and motivating exceptional talent,” remarked a representative from Shift Up, underscoring the company’s commitment to recognizing and rewarding its employees.
The game itself, Stellar Blade, made its grand debut on the PS5 in April 2024, receiving widespread acclaim. Garnering an impressive 81 metascore on Metacritic, the game resonated well with critics and players alike. At The Game Awards, it earned nominations for its outstanding Score and Music, as well as for Action Game. Further accolades were showered upon it during the PS Blog’s Game of the Year awards, where it won Best New Character for Eve and was recognized in several other categories including Best Story and Graphical Showcase, to name just a few.
Notably, Stellar Blade stands out as one of the select titles enhanced for the PS5 Pro, boasting features like High Frame Rate Mode and optimized Balanced and Resolution Modes, tailored for this advanced version of the console.
(Sources: Naver via ResetEra)
