Big Day One Xbox Game Pass Game Coming May 21

The recent Xbox Developer Direct has confirmed previous leaks that Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 is launching for PC and Xbox Series X/S on Tuesday, May 21 as a day one Xbox Game Pass game. The original Hellblade is a critically-acclaimed, award-winning game, and so expectations are high for Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2.

Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 has looked incredibly impressive since it was first announced. With the sequel, it's clear that Ninja Theory is looking to push the new Xbox hardware to its limits by delivering genuinely breathtaking graphics. Hellblade 2 has been one of the most hotly-anticipated Xbox console exclusive games there is, and it is set to be one of Xbox's biggest new releases of the year.

It was recently leaked that the Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 release date was Tuesday, May 21, and that has now been confirmed. Developer Ninja Theory used its time during the recent Xbox Developer Direct to confirm the Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 release date while also showing off fresh gameplay, highlighting the game's environments and combat improvements. Xbox Game Pass subscribers excited about what's been shown of Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 so far can now mark May 21 on their calendars.

Xbox has made it clear that part of its strategy is ensuring that it has one big first-party Xbox Game Pass release each quarter. Hellblade 2 is one of the four big games that Xbox plans on releasing this year, with the game seemingly set to be the big spring 2024 game for Game Pass and Xbox Series X/S. Fans should keep in mind that it's always possible that the Hellblade 2 release date will get pushed back, but for now, they can expect it to launch on May 21.

Hellblade 2 isn't the only big day one Xbox Game Pass game that was shown off during the Xbox Developer Direct. Xbox also used the presentation to reveal more details about Obsidian Entertainment's Avowed, a day one Xbox Game Pass game scheduled to launch in fall 2024. The Avowed presentation featured a bit more gameplay, showing