Tag: Hellblade 2
News Hellblade 2 Enhanced Adds One New Xbox Achievement, And It's Very Difficult To Complete
Good luck with this one
If you're looking for a good reason to revisit Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 as part of its "Enhanced" release today, even if you've completed the full game, we've got the answer for you - a new mode called Dark Rot. In Dark Rot Mode, you're challenged with completing Hellblade 2 on a difficulty level that's higher than anything...
News Hellblade 2's Unreal Engine 5 Tech Made Porting From Xbox To PS5 'Very Smooth'
"Hellblade 2 to PS5 went very smoothly"
Hellblade 2's upcoming Enhanced Edition lands tomorrow, August 12th, including the game's debut on PS5 - just over a year after the initial Xbox and PC release. This mark's Senua's return to PlayStation, as the video up above mentions; and it includes some interesting discussion about the "smooth" porting...
Roundup Here's What The PS5 Reviews Are Saying About Xbox's 'Hellblade 2 Enhanced'
The new version releases next week
The enhanced version of Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 is officially arriving as a free update on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S next week, but it also marks the game's debut on PS5 - and so reviews have been going live for it today. Just as a refresher, Hellblade 2 received a Metacritic average of 81 for both Xbox...
News Hellblade 2's 60FPS Mode Required Lots Of Work, New Breakdown Explains
"We made a series of optimizations"
Ahead of Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 Enhanced arriving on Xbox Game Pass next month, developer Ninja Theory has gone into a bit more detail on how it's managed to get the game running at 60FPS on Xbox Series X - which sounds like no small feat for a game of this nature. We'll drop the team's video explainer on this...
News Hellblade 2 Will Remain At 30FPS On Xbox Series S, Reveals Microsoft
A step too far
Earlier today, we heard how Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 will be getting a 60FPS Performance Mode on Xbox Series X as part of an "Enhanced" edition launch in August, but unfortunately that won't apply to Xbox Series S as well. The original announcement post has quietly added in a mention that 60FPS is "not available on Xbox Series S",...
News Hellblade 2 To Receive Free 60FPS Xbox Upgrade Alongside PS5 Release This August
Update: 60FPS is exclusive to Series X on Xbox consoles
We found out a month ago that Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 would getting an "Enhanced" edition on Xbox at the same time as the PS5 launch of the game, and we now know the release date is August 12th, 2025. The feature list for Hellblade 2 Enhanced has also been confirmed today, which includes a...
News Hellblade 2 Is Getting A Physical Release On Xbox, But Not By Microsoft
ESRB rating reveals all
Following the reveal of Hellblade 2's enhanced edition arriving alongside a PS5 port, the ESRB has this week posted about a physical release of the Ninja Theory title - but Microsoft isn't listed as the game's publisher this time around. That's right, Limited Run Games will be the publisher for Hellblade 2 on dis
News Hellblade 2 Announced For PS5 Alongside 'Enhanced' Edition On Xbox
"We look forward to sharing more details soon"
Microsoft has announced the next Xbox game that's moving over to PS5 consoles, with Ninja Theory's Hellblade 2 now set to launch on PlayStation this summer. We don't have a specific date yet, but the Xbox studio has announced an "Enhanced Edition" of its 2024 adventure that will include a PS5 port...
News Xbox's Hellblade 2 Studio Shares Blurred-Out Tease Of New Game
"Always great to come together at the studio"
Incredibly, it's been almost a year since Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 was released for Xbox and PC, and developer Ninja Theory is busy working on whatever's next - as shown off in a blurred-out image via social media recently. You can see this in the tweet below, where the team have gathered together to...
News Xbox Wins Just One Award At The BAFTAs, Despite Being Nominated For 16
Seems a bit harsh!
A few weeks ago, we mentioned how Xbox's Hellblade 2 had received more nominations than any other game at the BAFTA Game Awards for 2025, so it's a little disappointing to see that it only took home one of those awards today. That award is for Technical Achievement, with Hellblade 2 beating Astro Bot, Black Myth: Wukong, Call of...
News Xbox's Hellblade 2 Gets More Nominations Than Any Other Game At BAFTA Awards 2025
Surpassing the likes of Astro Bot and Black Myth: Wukong
The 21st edition of the BAFTA Game Awards will be taking place in London on April 8th, and the nominations have just been announced, which include 11 for Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 - the most that any game has received this year. Here's the list of categories that Hellblade 2 is nominated for...
News Xbox Apparently Thinks Making Hellblade 2 Exclusive Was 'A Mistake'
Project regret
Xbox's exclusive game strategy has been all over the place this year as the team seemingly keeps chopping and changing its approach to things - and we're now hearing a rumour that Microsoft regrets making one of its 2024 games Xbox console exclusive. That 2024 title is apparently Hellblade 2, which arrived for Xbox Series X|S and PC...
News Xbox's Hellblade 2 Brings Home Multiple Awards At TGA 2024
Including a record-breaker for Senua herself
Overall, it was a fairly quiet The Game Awards for Xbox both in terms of prizes and new announcements, but Ninja Theory's Hellblade 2 did bring home a couple of awards this year - which is really good to see. First off, the game itself won 'Best Audio Design' - beating out Xbox's own Call of Duty: Black...
News US Sales Figures Reveal Interesting Stats About Xbox Series X|S & Hellblade 2
"Getting a lot of questions on this one..."
The team over at Circana (NPD) has been revealing May 2024's sales data from the United States over the past couple of days, and we've learnt a few interesting things about the Xbox Series X|S and Hellblade 2 in the process. Let's start with the console data. According to the report, "all current...
News Hellblade 2 Apparently Failed To Crack Top 100 Game Sales In Europe Last Month
In a "brutal month" for sales
GamesIndustry.biz has just released its European game sales data for the month of May, and it was apparently a very tough month across the board for sales. Older games like EA Sports FC 24 and the ever-present Grand Theft Auto V took the top two spots, while brand-new releases like Xbox's H
News Hellblade 2's First Xbox Update Now Available, Here Are The Full Patch Notes
Like a ninja!
Hellblade 2 hasn't even been out for two weeks yet, but developer Ninja Theory has today delivered a pretty substantial patch for the Xbox Game Pass title. Update 1.0.5.0 is now live for Hellblade 2, fixing a number of bugs and glitches found in the day-one version of the title. The game has performed very well on
News Xbox Series S Seems To Do A Great Job At Handling Ninja Theory's Hellblade 2
Series S users are in good hands
Much has been made of the Unreal Engine 5 tech powering Ninja Theory's Hellblade 2, but that focus so far has largely been placed on the Xbox Series X and PC versions of the game. However, in a new video from the folks over at Digital Foundry, lower-end devices like the Xbox Series S and Steam Deck have been put...
News Digital Foundry Analyses 'Next-Level Visuals' Found In Hellblade 2 On Xbox
"Hellblade 2 is a defining moment"
Ever since Hellblade 2 was unveiled alongside the Xbox Series X, we've expected the game to be a looker, and that's exactly what Ninja Theory's sequel delivered earlier this week. Of course, that means that the tech aficionados over at Digital Foundry have been keeping a close eye on the game as well - and now the...
News Hellblade 2 Developer Ninja Theory Thanks Fans For 'Incredible Response'
"We've loved hearing your impressions"
It's been another big week in the land of Xbox with UK-based studio Ninja Theory launching Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 on the Series X|S, PC, Cloud, and also Game Pass. It's already one of the highest-rated Xbox games of the year and with this in mind, the team has now issued a brief message on social media,...
News After Hellblade 2, Here Are The 10 Highest-Rated Xbox Games Of 2024 So Far
Senua takes her place in the top ten... just
There were a few question marks surrounding Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 ahead of launch and whether Xbox Game Studios was onto a winner, and although we didn't go higher than a 7/10 at Pure Xbox, it's certainly been received well. In fact, it's now creeped into the top 10 highest-rated Xbox games of 2024...
Guide Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2: All Hidden Faces & Yggdrasil Tree Locations
Stuck between a rock and a hard face. Sorry.
There are a total of 17 hidden faces to find in Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, and each one marks the location of a secret Yggdrasil Tree that imparts a little more world-building lore upon our ferocious heroine. Much like the Lorestangir collectibles, these hidden faces aren't particularly difficult to...
News Ninja Theory Explains Why Headphones Are So Important In Hellblade 2
It's the "best way" to experience the sequel
Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 is now available on Xbox and Game Pass, and while it's already quite different to a lot of other games, the developer Ninja Theory wants players to take the experience to the next level by wearing headphones. When you boot up the game, you'll receive a message recommending you...
Poll What Do You Think Of The Graphics In Hellblade 2 For Xbox Series X|S?
One of the best you've seen?
It's been a few hours since Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 officially arrived on Xbox Game Pass, and although it's still early days and you might not have had a chance to play just yet, we're keen to get your earliest impressions on the graphics! In our 7/10 review, we praised Hellblade 2's visuals as being one of the best
News Xbox Celebrates Launch Of Hellblade 2 With Custom Series X Console
"An Xbox made for the myth and torment of Viking Iceland"
With Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 now officially out in the wild for Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S and PC, it'll come as no surprise to hear that Microsoft has created a custom console for it - although as usual you can't buy this one directly. Instead, you'll need to enter the social media...
Guide Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2: All Lorestangir Locations
Lore of the land
Lorestangir, that's lore stones to you and me, make a welcome return in Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, giving us lots of extra background info on the game's world via stories from the ever-excitable Druth. There are a total of 18 Lorestangir collectibles to find across the six chapters in Hellblade 2, so let's take a look at exactly...
Roundup Here's What The Critics Are Saying About Xbox's Hellblade 2
A lot of varied opinions on this one!
Ninja Theory's Hellblade 2 launch is finally upon us, marking the first major Xbox Game Studios release of 2024. We've already delivered our thoughts on the team's highly-anticipated sequel earlier today, so now it's time to take a look around and see what other folks are saying about the Xbox Game Pass title...
Review Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 (Xbox): An Incredible Spectacle That Lacks An Essential Hook
Diminishing Returns
If we cast our minds all the way back to 2019's The Game Awards, all the way back to that very first reveal for Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, it's a strange thing that, amidst all of the next-gen hype and excitement of that specific time, we still clearly remember considering a sequel to Ninja Theory's 2017 tour-de-force a weird,...
News Hellblade 2's Official Launch Trailer Shows Off Its Stunning Next-Gen Visuals
Tomorrow's the big day!
We're really counting down the hours now until the release of Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, which officially arrives on Xbox and PC Game Pass this Tuesday, May 21st. In the meantime, we've also got a new trailer to take a look at! This is the official launch trailer, which shows off Hellblade 2's stunning visuals to the tune of...
Guide Hellblade 2: Release Date, Release Times & Preload Details On Xbox Game Pass
Everything you need to know ahead of the Xbox Game Pass launch
Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 is officially heading to Xbox Game Pass this week, marking the first major Xbox Game Studios release of the year. As we get closer and closer, it's time to look at all the details you need to know! Below, you'll find all the release dates, release times and...
News Ninja Theory Puts Together 'The Story So Far' Recap For Hellblade
A quick catchup
So, our big Hellblade 2 release guide is now live as we prepare ourselves for this month's major Xbox release, but what about those of us who could do with a quick recap on the first game? Well, Xbox and Ninja Theory have us covered. As you can see above, the dev team has posted a nice, succinct recap of the events in Hellblade:...
News Xbox Launches Hellblade 2 Merch Line Ahead Of Next Week's Release
Okay, this stuff looks awesome
The Hellblade 2 hype is properly kicking into gear now, with Xbox dropping a new Series X|S dynamic background last week before the team at Ninja Theory showed off the game's incredible photo mode yesterday. Now, we have a fresh merchandise line to browse while we all wait for the big day. Yep, Microsoft has just upd
News Hellblade 2's Photo Mode Looks Ridiculously Detailed In New Footage
"This is legit crazy"
We're another day closer to the release of Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 on May 21st, and that means Ninja Theory is continuing to tease us with new snippets of info and footage - including a closer look at the game's Photo Mode. As you can see in the video below, the Photo Mode in Hellblade 2 is looking extremely detailed,...
News Xbox UK Is Hosting Hellblade 2 Play Sessions At The Microsoft Experience Centre
"Experience the first 2 hours of immersive gameplay"
Hellblade 2 officially launches one week today, and Xbox has announced that fans can go down to the Microsoft Experience Centre in London and play two hours of the title in its 'Xbox Gaming Lounge' next week. Unfortunately, there's no early access with these Hellblade 2 'Play Sessions'. Fans can...
Poll As Hellblade 2 Draws Near, What Do You Think Of The First Game?
Are you a fan of the original?
We're now just over a week away from the first Xbox Game Studios release of 2024 in Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, so as the May 21st release date draws near, we thought we'd take a quick look back at the original game in the series. Arriving in 2017, Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice was a huge success for Ninja Theory,...
News Xbox Unveils New Hellblade 2 Dynamic Background For Series X|S
Let's get this hype train started!
It's time for another free dynamic background on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S! This latest one is for the upcoming release of Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, which arrives via Xbox Game Pass on May 21st, 2024. The background is based around the game's latest cover art, which we think looks pretty awesome: To...
News Xbox Is Reportedly 'Considering' Hellblade 2 For PlayStation 5
A PS5 port hasn't been announced, yet
In recent months, Microsoft has started to experiment with launching some of its exclusive games on other consoles, with Grounded, Hi-Fi RUSH, Pentiment and Sea Of Thieves all now playable on other platforms. We're yet to really see how Microsoft's experiment will play out in the long run, but it sounds like...
News Hellblade 2 Will Display With Black Bars Outside Of Ultrawide Mode
The game has a 2.39:1 aspect ratio
Xbox and Ninja Theory have officially started the hype train for the release of Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 later this month, and as part of this, some interesting details have been confirmed about the game's aspect ratio. Taking to social media earlier this week, Ninja Theory shared the screenshot you see above,...
News Xbox Exec Hypes Up Hellblade 2 As Team Green Lays Out Launch Plans
"Excited to share more & celebrate this visually stunning masterpiece"
We're about two and a half weeks away from Hellblade 2 releasing on Xbox Game Pass, and it looks like launch plans are kicking into gear over at Microsoft and Ninja Theory. Not only is the developer starting to "share something every day" from now until launch, but Xbox exec...
Talking Point Will Hellblade 2 Be A Genuine Game Of The Year Contender This Year?
The first game missed out in 2017
As we close in on a month-or-so before launch, the Hellblade 2 hype is building. This is Xbox's first big exclusive launch of 2024, and it should hopefully get the ball rolling for a fantastic year in regards to Xbox first-party. As good as the game looks so far — and always has done since it was first unveiled...
News Xbox's Hellblade 2 Is 'On Another Level' Says Digital Foundry, Despite Series S Concerns
The DF team dives into some preview footage
Early previews are now doing the rounds for Hellblade 2 - and by most accounts this is shaping up to be an impressive Xbox Series X|S title. The team over at Digital Foundry is one of the outlets to have taken a look at the game recently, and they reckon it's "on another level" visually, de
News Xbox Dev Ninja Theory To Host 'A Journey Of The Mind' Live Event For Hellblade 2
Highlighting the game's ties to mental health
Hellblade 2 is out on Xbox next month, and to highlight some of the game's themes and overall ties to mental health, developer Ninja Theory has a special live event planned for tomorrow, April 9th. 'Hellblade: A Journey of the Mind' is a collaboration between the development team and its nearby...
News Hellblade 1's Director Is No Longer Part Of Ninja Theory, Confirms Xbox
He was involved in Hellblade 2's "early stages"
We've been getting a bunch of Hellblade-related news today as part of the first Xbox hands-on previews for Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2, and buried within there is the news that one of Ninja Theory's co-founders has left the company. Tameem Antoniades, who also directed the first Hellblade back in 2017,...
News Xbox Series X|S Versions Of Hellblade 2 Confirmed To Run At 30FPS
With the potential for higher on PC
As part of today's batch of highly positive Xbox previews for Hellblade 2, it's also been confirmed that the game will run at 30FPS on Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S when it arrives this May, with the scope for a higher frame rate on PC. This information comes courtesy of a
News Hellblade 2 Sounds Like A True Next-Gen Showcase In First Xbox Previews
"The next evolution of game technology"
Out of nowhere, the first hands-on previews for Ninja Theory's Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 began surfacing this morning, and based on what we've been reading so far, we're in for a truly special new Xbox exclusive this May. The running theme across all of these previews is just how impressed each outlet has...
News Ninja Theory Shares Four New Screenshots From Hellblade 2's Photo Mode
Simply stunning
We're really counting down the days now until Xbox's release of Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 on May 21st, and Ninja Theory is making that wait even harder after sharing four stunning screenshots of the game's Photo Mode in action. These were apparently taken earlier this week, and this is the first confirmation we've had of a Photo...
Feature Hellblade 2 Brings True 'Cinematic Immersion' To Xbox This May, And We're Hyped For It
A proper Xbox blockbuster launches in just a few months
This year's Xbox Developer Direct delivered big - with huge deep dives for Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Avowed and Ara: History Untold. However, only one of the show's titles feels like it's truly within touching distance, and that's Ninja Theory's Hellbl
News Hellblade 2 Will Be A Digital-Only, Cheaper Release On Xbox And PC
Ninja Theory confirms its plans
Developer Ninja Theory has finally told us all about its plans for Hellblade 2 - including that much-welcome release date of May 21st. In the wake of today's Xbox Developer Direct showing, the team has also confirmed that the game will cost just $50 on Xbox Series X|S and PC - launchi
News Hellblade 2 Is Officially Coming To Xbox Series X|S In May 2024
After almost five years of waiting, we have a date!
After being revealed almost five years ago alongside the Xbox Series X, Ninja Theory's Hellblade 2 is almost ready to go. Today's Xbox Developer Direct has delivered the game's official release date - Hellblade 2 comes to Xbox Game Pass on May 21st, 2024
Report Hellblade 2 Release Date Set For This May On Xbox Series X|S
We should know for sure at Developer Direct
There's a lot going on in the world of Xbox as we head towards this week's Developer Direct, and a new report has just outed one of the featured game's release dates. Yep, outlet exputer is claiming that Ninja Theory's Hellblade 2 will launch on May 21st, 2024. Until tomorr
News Hellblade 2 New Gameplay Trailer Confirms 2024 Release Window
Coming to Xbox Game Pass day one
Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 has made yet another The Game Awards appearance today, and this year's trailer confirms a 2024 release window! We don't have anything more specific than that we're afraid, but Xbox is bringing Hellblade 2 to Game Pass in 2024. The new trailer, which we've i
