Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 - Release Date, Story So Far, & Gameplay Details

is an exciting upcoming game from developer Ninja Theory, and details about its release are finally coming together after years of anticipation. As a follow-up to 2017's, dives back into the story of Senua, a Celtic warrior struggling with visions and voices that have haunted her since her youth. The title was first announced in 2019 and showcased at a number of events over time, sticking to a fairly public development cycle that helped promote the first game ahead of its launch.

developer Ninja Theory had plenty of work making major titles to be published by larger game companies in the past, from the -inspired to the controversial that rebooted Capcom's series. With the studio went fully independent while still gunning for AAA visuals and polish. Ninja Theory was acquired by Xbox Game Studios in 2018 after the success of, returning the developer and to the hands of a larger publisher.

The release date for was revealed at the 2024 Xbox Developer_Direct, available on the official Xbox YouTube channel, which established thatwill launch on May 21, 2024. As a natural effect of the Xbox Game Studios acquisition, is releasing as an Xbox Series X/S console exclusive alongside a PC launch on the same date. It will also be available on Xbox Game Pass day one, and can be pre-installed for subscribers to prepare for immediate access once May 21 rolls around.

For those who would rather purchase the game outright, is sticking to a digital-only release plan that prices it at $49.99. Despite the involvement of Xbox Game Studios, this model replicates the independent strategy of the first game, which likewise launched digitally before later receiving a physical edition in 2019. The price sits comfortably between the $29.99 charge for and the $60-70 range that's standard for AAA titles, making it a potentially more appealing prospect than expensive competitors despite the increase from its predecessor.

picks up after the narrative of the first game, following Senua as she sets