Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 PS5 Release Date Announced

We already knew that Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 Enhanced edition was coming to PS5, and now we have a confirmed release date: August 12.

Ninja Theory's acclaimed title will launch in two versions: a standard edition priced at $49.99, featuring the base Hellblade 2 game alongside all enhancements from the Enhanced update, and a deluxe edition for $69.99. The deluxe package also includes an upgraded PlayStation 5 version of Hellblade 1, plus the Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice Official Soundtrack, creating the ultimate starting point for Senua's haunting story.

Existing owners of the PlayStation 4 version of Hellblade 1 will receive a complimentary upgrade to the PS5 version.

It's worth noting that the Enhanced edition and all additional content coming to PS5 will also be available as a free update for PC and Xbox Series X/S. This includes Performance Mode, Dark Rot Mode – introducing additional gameplay challenges – an upgraded Photo Mode, and developer commentary providing insights into the creative vision behind Senua's Saga. Below is a detailed breakdown of each new feature:

– While the original release targeted 30fps for a cinematic, atmospheric experience, the Enhanced update introduces a Performance Mode optimized for 60fps. PC players will also benefit from a new "Very High" graphics preset for superior visual quality based on their hardware capabilities.

– The menacing Dark Rot from Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice makes a return, offering players an optional hardcore challenge. Each failure causes the rot to spread further, and should it reach Senua's head, the game ends and all progress is permanently lost.

– The updated Photo Mode features an expanded toolkit, including a new "Motion" tab designed for capturing dynamic, cinematic-style video sequences.

– For those fascinated by the artistry and design choices in Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II, the Enhanced update offers over four hours of developer commentary from various team members involved in the game's creation.

Our review awarded Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 an impressive 8/10, praising it as "another Viking-worthy feast for the senses that meets the high bar set by its predecessor, even if it never truly surpasses it."