A Famitsu interview between Shift Up CEO Kim Hyun‑tae and PlatinumGames president Atsushi Inaba suggests that the Bayonetta collaboration in Stellar Blade Complete Edition may be far more significant than just a set of crossover costumes. What began as an electric Tokyo Game Show 2026 reveal resulted in a meeting of the minds on creative intent, future collaboration, and the possibility of expanding Bayonetta’s world with help from the Stellar Blade team.
Hyun-tae says he had always wanted to collaborate with Bayonetta, praising it as one of the most important games in his life. He explains that development for the Nintendo Switch 2 created the perfect moment to reach out. Inaba responds by revealing that PlatinumGames had also been exploring ways to collaborate, making the upcoming Switch 2 port ideal timing.
At one point, Hyun-tae directly asks to design characters for PlatinumGames next title. Inaba laughs, but admits the idea sounds like it would sell well. Both creators say new ideas often emerge from candid conversations, and neither rules out the possibility of direct collaboration. At one point, the Shift Up CEO jokes that he would work at a desk inside PlatinumGames every day if given the chance, while...
