long-awaited sequel, Saga of Senua: Hellblade 2 , is due to be released after years of waiting. Developed by Devil May Cry developer Ninja Theory, this third-person action-adventure game is poised to be one of his best Xbox exclusives this year.
It’s been over four years since Senua and Hell fought deep within Hel to rescue the soul of his dead lover from the goddess Hera, so he’s ready to dive into the sequel. From what we’ve seen, it’s worth the wait, and the footage shown in 2021 was frankly breathtaking. Senua’s character models are incredibly detailed (opens in new tab) the beautiful and desolate world itself.
So we can expect this to be a true showcase of what the Xbox Series X can do.Read on for everything we know so far Saga of Senua: Hellblade 2 .
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2: Getting to the point
what is that? Sequel to 2017’s Hellblade: Senua’s SacrificeWhen can we play? to be decidedWhat can I play on? Xbox Series X|S and PCb
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 release date and platforms
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Saga of Senua: Hellblade 2 It will be released for Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and PC, but Xbox hasn’t announced a release date yet, but expect the action-adventure game to arrive sometime in late 2023. It will also be available for Xbox games. Passed on the first day.
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 Trailer latest trailer
Latest video released for Hellblade 2 was a dev diary (opens in new tab) It documents how Ninja Theory sidesteps the pandemic and location restrictions to depict the game locations in Iceland in the most authentic way possible.
Other trailers
We have some additional trailers scattered Hellblade 2 For more videos throughout this article, check out Ninja Theory’s official YouTube channel. (opens in new tab)
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 Story and Setting first time hell blade We saw Senua’s journey to find the soul of her dead lover.
While the main story is centered on action-adventure, hell blade We also saw more mature themes woven throughout the story. Filled with psychological conflict, Senua slowly comes to terms with everything that has happened to her.
we hope that Hellblade 2 We’ll continue this thought-provoking journey, but so far, no firm storyline has been confirmed for this long-awaited sequel.
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 Gameplay Hellblade 2 is an action-adventure third-person game with only one gameplay trailer (opens in new tab) Released at The Game Awards 2021 (opens in new tab) .
This six-minute trailer saw Senua and a group of warriors move into a cold and damp coastal cave.
As in the first game, your thoughts are suspicious of you as your actions are met with silent whispers of fear and displeasure. You can see who came here to kill. Giant.
A battle ensues in which the giant chases Senua, calls her name, and eats her fellow soldiers. The whole sequence is heart-pounding and beautifully scripted. If this doesn’t work, Hellblade 2 It’s going to be a memorable sequel.
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 News Senua’s character model is very detailed Developer Ninja Theory has shared two images showing a close-up of Senua’s character model, and it’s incredibly detailed. From the snot that runs from Senua’s nose to the wrinkles on her lips, Ninja Theory definitely leaves a lot to be desired when it comes to the details that make Senua look truly real.
The developer cites the development of skin and eye materials using studio references for the ability to make Senua look lifelike.It certainly got us excited to see more hellblade 2, And Senua is active.
no tricks here Following the reveal of the gameplay Hellblade 2 , Ninja Theory’s audio director, David García, took to Twitter to provide details about the trailer’s audio. Garcia said all of the gameplay trailers were captured in-engine in real time, and his 3D sound for “nearly all” footage uses Project Acoustics and spatial audio.
Project Acoustics is Microsoft’s wave acoustics engine for 3D interactive experiences. Essentially, you can introduce realistic acoustics into a 3D environment. Spatial audio, on the other hand, is immersive sound that originates (or appears to originate) from all angles.
Running in Unreal Engine 5 Microsoft confirmed that Hellblade 2 Use Unreal Engine 5 on the official Xbox Wire (opens in new tab) director.
According to Xbox, “The team will build their game in Unreal 5 and harness the power of Xbox Series X to take the Hellblade franchise to unprecedented heights.” The game footage was “captured in-engine and reflects the power of the Xbox Series X that developers can harness to deliver new universes, experiences and games in ways never imagined.” I was.
