The wait is almost over.
Those itching to know the release date for Senua’s Saga Hellblade 2 finally received their answer today: 21 May 2024. Alongside the release date came news that the title would be released in digital format only.
“Since the release of Hellblade Senua’s Sacrifice, Ninja Theory has transitioned from being an independent team to one that sits within Xbox Game Studios,” Ninja Theory studio head Dom Matthews said in a post on Xbox Wire. “Although this has seen change for Ninja Theory, particularly in terms of the support now available to us for striving towards our ambitions, what has not changed is our passion and commitment to our studio mission – to craft life-changing art with game changing tech.”
Matthews continued to say that Ninja Theory considers the game one made “in a space we called ‘Independent AAA'”.
“We worked with the creative spirit and freedom of independent development but strove for the types of high-end production values often only associated with AAA games,” Matthews continued.
“We also took advantage of the freedom that digital-only distribution offered us to create a game of the length that fit perfectly with our intended experience but could be sold at a lower price to reflect the shorter length of our story. This framework allowed us to focus on the things we really care about – taking our fans on an unforgettable journey into Senua’s unique world.”
The title’s digital-only release comes at a reduced price of $49.99 USD rather than $69.99 USD. Australian pricing isn’t listed on the game’s Microsoft Store entry as yet; we’ve reached out to Microsoft for clarification.
“You can once again expect to join Senua in understanding her world through perception puzzles led by her experiences of psychosis, in brutal and visceral combat and in traversal gameplay, this time across the harsh but beautiful landscapes of 10th Century Iceland,” Matthews said in his conclusion.
“Crucially, all these elements are intertwined in a unique visual and audio experience, where everything is in service of Senua’s story. So, you can expect more of the same, but this time with the support to push our ambitions for immersion, fidelity and richness far further than before.”
Expect Senua’s Saga Hellblade 2 on Windows PC via Steam the Microsoft Store alongside Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X from 21 May 2024. The title will also be part of Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass.
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