While some studios in the gaming industry are conducting mass layoffs, others are finding ways to reward their employees. Shift Up, the development studio behind Stellar Blade, recently provided all of its employees with a significant bonus and a desirable gift.
Generous Bonus and a Gift
According to GameRant, all 311 employees at Shift Up received a bonus of approximately $3400 (355,000 rubles) and a PlayStation 5 Pro at the end of 2024. While not an exorbitant sum, this gesture demonstrates that the studio's management wanted to acknowledge the team's success with what can be considered a "thirteenth salary," in hopes that it would boost employee morale.
PC Release in 2025
Stellar Blade is set for another milestone in 2025: a PC release. This will undoubtedly lead to modding, allowing players to replace the main character's model with anyone from CJ to Shrek, within hours of its release. The exact PC release date is yet to be announced.