Project Spirits is an upcoming cross-platform release from Shift Up, published by Tencent

• Tencent and Shift Up collaborate on a new cross-platform title
• Powered by UE5, Project Spirits is a joint venture published by Level Infinite
• Information remains limited, but educated predictions can be made

As we move past the peak of the week's major reveals, attention shifts to titles that may have slipped under the radar. Notably, Level Infinite (Tencent’s publishing division) has partnered with developer Shift Up on an exciting new project.

This collaboration centers on Project Spirits, a cross-platform game currently in development. Mobile players will recognize Shift Up as the creators of Goddess of Victory: Nikke, while console enthusiasts know them for their debut title, Stellar Blade.

Details about Project Spirits are still emerging. We do know it will launch on mobile, PC, and consoles, utilizing Unreal Engine 5—a choice gaining traction among mobile developers. Uniquely, this project represents a co-development effort between Tencent and Shift Up through their subsidiary, Yongxing Interactive.

What spirits are involved?

The most logical assumption is that Project Spirits will be a multiplayer ARPG. While competitors like NetEase have released titles such as Where Winds Meet and Once Human, their strategy of merging platforms into a unified ecosystem with high-fidelity graphics serves as a strong indicator for what to expect. Shift Up’s involvement makes sense given their workload on Goddess of Victory: Nikke (check the tier list here) and the upcoming Stellar Blade sequel.

The key visual offers some clues. Beyond Shift Up’s signature art style, it highlights two characters. Is this cooperative gameplay? Or are these just a few members of a larger roster? We’ll have to wait for more details.

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