Shift Up has officially revealed the company that will take on a major role in bringing their newest title, Project Spirits, to the global market. In their latest announcement, the studio confirmed that Level Infinite, Tencent’s worldwide publishing label, will handle primary publishing duties for the ambitious project, which is being developed for PC, consoles, and mobile devices.
This collaboration goes beyond typical publishing responsibilities. Yongxing Interactive, a Tencent-affiliated developer, is also participating directly in production. Their involvement suggests that Project Spirits is being treated as a flagship-level undertaking—one supported heavily by two major forces in the gaming industry. This approach highlights Shift Up’s intention to deliver a large-scale, high-quality experience from the outset.
Project Spirits is described as a fantasy title infused with Eastern cultural elements, built using Unreal Engine 5 to achieve modern, immersive visuals. The game is currently targeted for a 2027 release, giving the development team ample time to refine its gameplay systems, worldbuilding, and overall creative vision.
Even without any gameplay footage shown yet, excitement among players is already rising. Shift Up’s growing reputation—bolstered by the success of Goddess of Victory: NIKKE and the widespread popularity of Stellar Blade—has fueled high expectations for their next major project.
Will Project Spirits become one of the standout releases of 2027?
For now, fans can only wait for the first major reveal from Shift Up’s latest endeavor.