In a remarkable show of appreciation for their team, Shift Up, a South Korean company behind the Stellar Blade has gifted all of its employees a PlayStation 5 Pro console and a generous end-of-year bonus worth 5 million KRW (approximately PHP 200,000 in Philippine Currency). This announcement follows the stellar success of the company’s PlayStation 5 action game, Stellar Blade.
The gesture was revealed during Shift Up’s annual New Year’s event, dubbed “Shift Up Rise Up,” held at the JW Marriott Hotel in Gangnam, Seoul. The event highlighted the company’s achievements, shared its vision for the future, and celebrated the dedication of its employees who made Stellar Blade a resounding success.
On their official Twitter account, Stellar Blade official X account shared a tweet: “We had our SHIFTUP New Year’s event today. Everyone got a PS5Pro so you can enjoy Stellar Blade in 4K, right? Oh, and there’s a glimpse of Lily and Eve… 💕 #StellarBlade #SHIFTUP #HappyNewYear”
According to a report by Naver, the PlayStation 5 Pro consoles and bonuses were aimed at motivating their talented team and recognizing their efforts in bringing Stellar Blade to life.
Established by renowned illustrator Kim Hyung-tae, Shift Up has become a household name in the gaming industry. Their breakout mobile game, Goddess of Victory: Nikke, gained immense popularity in 2022, solidifying their position as a major player in the subculture gaming market. In April 2024, the release of Stellar Blade on PlayStation 5 marked another milestone, with the title garnering critical and commercial acclaim for its immersive open-world action-adventure gameplay. As of Q3 2024, Shift Up’s team comprised 311 employees, each playing a vital role in the company’s success.
With such generous rewards, Shift Up continues to set the bar high for employee appreciation in the gaming industry. For the rest of us, well, mapapasana all ka na lang!