Senua’s Saga Hellblade 2 release date and gameplay

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Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 release date

• Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 released on May 21, 2024.
• Hellblade 2 is available on Xbox Series X|S and PC.

Ninja Theory revealed Senua’s Saga Hellblade 2 release date, and we couldn’t be more excited for what’s to come. Aside from announcing the kickoff to their follow-up to the acclaimed Senua’s Sacrifice, the developers also gave us a quick look at the excitingly terrifying combat and the brutal storyline that’s sure to keep us and you talking in the months ahead of its launch. If you’re excited to get your hands on what’s shaping up to be one of the year’s biggest and most visually arresting projects, keep reading to find out its release date and the latest news.

When was Hellblade 2 release date?

Hellblade 2 released on May 21, 2024, for the Xbox Series X|S and PC. Developer Ninja Theory officially confirmed the sequel’s launch during the January 2024 Xbox Developer Direct showcase, wherein they also gave players a quick look at what they can expect in the next chapter of Senua’s harrowing adventure. Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 is also available on Xbox Game Pass.

Unfortunately for those on PlayStation, Hellblade 2 is an Xbox-exclusive game, so those on the Sony gaming console won’t be able to play the sequel unless they have an Xbox or PC. It’s currently unclear whether Ninja Theory will release a PS5 port in the future. But for now, you’ll need to get the game either on the current-gen Xbox platform or the PC to experience it.

Senua’s Saga Hellblade 2 trailers

Now, the in-depth, behind-the-scenes clips showcased during the Developer Direct weren’t the first trailers Ninja Theory released, as the studio had also previously provided an official trailer during The Game Awards 2023. Of course, the developer’s announcement of the sequel in 2019 was also accompanied by its own exciting snippet, which they then followed up two years later with the gameplay reveal in 2021.

Senua’s Saga Hellblade 2 gameplay

Senua’s Saga Hellblade 2, much like its predecessor, is a third-person action-adventure game, featuring an over-the-shoulder camera, similar to other prominent games, like Santa Monica Studios’ God of War, for example. The setting is slightly different from the first game, taking place in Iceland and leaning heavily on myth, legends, and the torment of Viking Iceland. Based on the trailers Ninja Theory has provided, Hellblade 2 will be even more story-driven than the first, with the developers often merging cutscenes and combat together to give you an even more immersive experience. Naturally, expect plenty of puzzles.

According to the developers in their January 2024 Developer Direct segment, the sequel will also be much more brutal and unforgiving because they want you to experience Senua’s onscreen struggle “in every step of her journey”, leading to more cinematic immersion. Further to this, we’ve seen improved visuals through the trailers and a new look for Senua as she embarks on this brutal journey of survival.

Though Ninja Theory has yet to specify the changes they’ve made to the sequel’s brand new visceral combat system, the sneak peeks they’ve provided so far indicate that it will be a wholly different experience to that of their previous instalment. The theme of psychosis was prevalent in the first game, so it’ll be interesting to see how Senua’s psychosis plays out this time around. While we wait for the continuation of Senua’s story, we have plenty more games to look forward to in our upcoming 2024 games calendar.