Given how impressiveHellblade : Senua ’s Sacrificewas , it seemed inevitable that there would be a sequel . The plot , despite being made independently by Ninja Theory , blew even the in high spirits - budget biz on the market place out of the water in term of graphical faithfulness and storytelling . Microsoft realize this potential as well and purchase the studio to cater a bigger budget to the squad for the eventual subsequence and to fix it as a console exclusive for its then - unreleased Xbox Series X and S organization .
Senua ’s Saga : Hellblade 2was one of the earliest game show off for theXbox Series X and S , and was even initially mean to be one of the system ’s launching titles . That did n’t number to pass , but the squad has taken that extra time to craft this subsequence into something that looks to be even more telling than the archetype . Between the first Game Awards outcome where the game was announced and the modish footage we ’ve seen , we have a very self-colored understanding of the important details surrounding this sequel . We have all the information you want to know aboutSenua ’s Saga : Hellblade 2 .
Release date
Senua ’s Saga : Hellblade 2is set to release on May 21 , 2024 .
Platforms
Being a first - party secret plan , Senua ’s Saga : Hellblade 2will launching exclusively on Xbox Series X / S , and PC via Game Pass and Steam .
Trailers
It was n’t until the 2021 Game Awards that we got our first just , prolonged look atSenua ’s Saga : Hellblade 2,while the first trailer we got was more of a tone spell . In that initial reveal , we only determine landscape as Senua let out a croaky and off - putting chant and made distorted facial expressions while the mental imagery became more and more disturbing .
The gameplay expose trailer gives a much more cohesive look at what the game will be . After some story declaring war on the Gods , we come to Senua leading a isthmus of warriors into a cave . As she throw parliamentary procedure to the others , we hear the familiar whispering voice in Senua ’s straits , pulling her in dissimilar directions and ask questions . She jogs in with the group , flame torches and lance in mitt , though Senua herself appears unarmed .
In the mist , something monumental lurks and moan . She pushes on , voices warning that “ death is come , ” and inspect skeletal remains littering the cave . A behemoth crawls in front , seem weak or tired . She separate her man to bear back until the giant rests against the stone wall . She pick out a flaming spear from one man as another throws a container of black liquid , presumably oil , onto the giant star . When the fizgig hits , it burst out into flame .
The elephantine groans as more spears aviate , hang to the floor and kick up a wall of junk . Senua , now alone , telephone for her ally but is answer by one go from the debris engross in flames . A second appears but is splattered by the whale ’s hand . She calls the colossus ’s attention to herself . It begins to accomplish for her , and Senua retreats , with more men behind her , readying and tossing spears .
They bombard and attack the giant all the way back out of the cave and onto the beach , but still it pursues Senua , who realizes that it is she that the monster is after . finally making it back behind a barricade , Senua cry to attack , but the giant swipes the defending team off . The giant strain out and appears to ask for Senua ’s aid , who then utters , “ I know you . ”
Ninja Theory has been reasonably tight - lipped about what the overall story ofSenua ’s Saga : Hellblade 2will be , only that it aims to expand on the first game and continue to incorporate and shed sparkle on mental health issues . It did confirm in the Xbox Games Showcase in 2021 that the game would take place in ninth - 100 Iceland and bring players across many geographical mile of immaculate landscapes , which fall in line with the first game focus heavily on Gaelic civilization and Senua ’s domicile being Orkney in Scotland .
While not a trailer , Ninja Theory did put out a tweet showcasing the implausibly elaborated and realistic case model for Senua in Unreal Engine as she present a scarey monologue .
We're pushing the boundaries of realtime facial brio in Senua's Saga : Hellblade II , as showcased at#GDC23with@UnrealEngine.pic.twitter.com/NOLvRpuC5 t
& mdash ; Ninja Theory ( @NinjaTheory)March 22 , 2023
Once again seem at The Game Awards in 2023,Senua ’s Saga : Hellblade 2’snext prevue featured Senua navigating various drab and dreaming - corresponding environment . We see a bit of action , but mostly exploration and tone - setting with Senua ’s monologue .
During the January 2024 Developer Direct , Hellblade 2was shown off in the most extended trailer yet . We learn here that Senua ’s seeking this metre is one of retaliation . She is hunting down the Vikings who once conquered and enslaved her multitude in Iceland to take the fight to them .
Gameplay
The firstHellbladegame focus on exploration , mystifier - solving , and combat . Neither element was especially deep nor ambitious , especially the combat , due to the modest budget and team . However , the game still shone thanks to implausibly telling visuals , audio design that help render Senua ’s psychosis , and the intervention of issue have-to doe with to mental wellness . establish on what we ’ve seen , it looks like all of those prescribed note from the first game will be back and good than ever , along with a more in - depth combat system .
Combat remain brutish , tight , and concentre on small numbers . We ’ve catch Senua confront off against wild - looking foes with traditional weapon , as well as blowing firing . There are also more atrocious opposition again , but whether or not these are real or just a symptom of her mental struggles is ill-defined . While it may look like , a completely fresh system was made forHellblade 2.The main goal of encounters is to make participant feel as though they ’re just set about by , rather than being an overpowering military unit that can take on anything .
Psychosis will stay on a key mechanic inHellblade 2 . Like the first game , Senua will see and hear thing that may help or distract her , as well as play a role in puzzles and sailing .
Preorder
There are no true preorders up yet forSenua ’s Saga : Hellblade 2 , but , as with all Xbox first - company game , you could expect it to be free on Game Pass day and date with the standard release .
