Korean dev Shift Up already has an existing relationship with Tencent subsidiary Level Infinite on saucy smartphone shooter NIKKE: Goddess of Victory, so it’s perhaps not a surprise to see the company step in to publish its next title, Project Spirits.
The game – developed using Unreal Engine 5 – will launch across PC, mobile, and console, with no specific platforms announced just yet. (Although, we think you can safely assume PS5 will be in the mix.)
In addition to the publishing relationship, Tencent affiliate Yongxing Interactive will assist with development. It’s a studio made up of veterans from across various entertainment industries, including anime, comics, and games.
A statement said:
“Leveraging SHIFT UP’s expertise and their proven success with globally acclaimed IPs such as NIKKE: Goddess of Victory and Stellar Blade, Level Infinite aims to deliver the next generation of gaming experiences to players worldwide. As part of this process, Level Infinite and SHIFT UP have further strengthened their strategic partnership to include both publishing and joint development.”
There’s still no word on when Project Spirits will release, but a recent investor relations report noted that Shift Up only has around 20 employees dedicated to the title, as of the end of September 2025.
Presumably today’s announcement means it’s ready to begin ramping up development, and with Yongxing Interactive assisting on production, we should hopefully start to see some meaningful progress soon.
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