Roman GłogulskiDuring the Xbox Developer Direct event in January 2024, Ninja Theory made an exciting announcement about the highly anticipated game, Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2. The developers revealed that the game will be released on May 21 for both PC and Xbox Series X|S platforms. Additionally, Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 will be available on Xbox Game Pass from the day of its release.
Ninja Theory treated fans to a visually stunning release date trailer that showcased the game’s realistic graphics and intense gameplay. In this sequel, Senua seeks vengeance against the Vikings who have enslaved her people. Her journey takes her to Iceland, where she confronts the threat head-on. As a character with psychosis, Senua experiences auditory hallucinations throughout her quest, unraveling patterns and deciphering clues in her surroundings.
The new installment of Senua’s Saga also introduces intense combat encounters, where Senua battles grotesque enemies who attempt to overpower her. According to Ninja Theory, the intention is to make players truly understand that Senua is not a superhero; rather, she is a survivor who is struggling to stay alive against all odds.
It is worth noting that Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 was first revealed at The Game Awards in 2019, making it a long-awaited release for fans. While the previous game, Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, was available on multiple platforms, including PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch, its sequel will be exclusively released within Microsoft’s gaming ecosystem. This move aligns with Microsoft’s acquisition of Ninja Theory in 2018 as part of its strategy to strengthen its collection of first-party game studios for Xbox.
In addition to Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2, Ninja Theory has also been involved in other projects under Microsoft’s banner. This includes the 2020 release of Bleeding Edge, a multiplayer combat game for PC and Xbox One, as well as the upcoming Project Mara, which was teased in 2020 and promises a unique exploration of mental horror.
Fans of the Hellblade series can look forward to Senua’s next journey while experiencing the continuation of the gripping and emotional narrative that made the original game so beloved.
Definitions:
1. Xbox Developer Direct – an event where Xbox game developers present new information, announcements, and content about their projects.
2. Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 – a sequel to the game Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, set in a dark world of Scandinavian mythology, where players take on the role of Senua, a woman fighting inner demons.
3. Xbox Series X|S – the latest gaming consoles by Microsoft that are part of the Xbox series. Xbox Series X is a more powerful console with high computational and graphical capabilities, while Xbox Series S is a more affordable and smaller version of the console.
4. Xbox Game Pass – a subscription-based service that allows subscribers to access a large library of games for Xbox consoles, including new releases and classics, for a fixed monthly fee.
Related Links:
– Ninja Theory Official Website
