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Despite the fears, the development of Hellblade 2 is not going to close soon

Windows Central confirms that Ninja Theory’s next game is in development after receiving approval and that the studio will not close, at least for now.

Microsoft is not having its best year. With the closure of four studios, the fear that these may not be the only ones to leave is floating in the air. That’s why everyone is skeptical about Microsoft’s next moves. Their promises and what they can do. But that hasn’t stopped some from coming forward to ensure that a beloved studio with a promising new game will not suffer the same fate as the others. At least in theory.

Today, May 21st, Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 is released. With excellent reviews, although a lower score on Metacritic than expected, the game has stood out for its stunning graphics and narrative. Following the story of the original game, it enhances its strengths and doesn’t get lost in the idea of developing what is not essential for the game. Something that many of us feared could happen, given its larger scale.

According to Windows Central, Ninja Theory has already been given the green light for their next project, thus having two games in the works. One of them we know, as it is Project Mara, a game that takes place in the real world and is a representation of mental terror. We don’t know anything about the other game, except that it has been approved by Microsoft. Therefore, we may find out something in the coming months, or not, depending on how advanced the project is and when this approval was given.

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In addition, Windows Central has insisted that Microsoft has no plans to close the studio in the near future. This is credible, as Windows Central’s sources regarding Microsoft are usually reliable. But given the unexpected closures of four studios and massive layoffs last January, it is still worth being cautious.

Especially because Dom Matthew, leader of Ninja Theory, shared a message of gratitude before the release of Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2. Thanking the fans for supporting them on this magical journey, it’s easy to interpret this message as a farewell. Especially given recent events. That’s why we hope Windows Central is right and Ninja Theory is not in jeopardy. Even if the lack of marketing and the company’s own message say otherwise.

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Hellblade 2, the first game announced for Xbox Series X and S, already has a release date

Hellblade 2, the first game announced for Xbox Series X and S, already has a release date, despite having made us wait almost five years since its announcement.

Xbox took a few years to get started. Due to restructuring and internal changes, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S were not launched with the originally planned catalog. That means that even the first games announced for the console were not necessarily released at the time they were announced. In fact, some of them have not been released yet. And the first of all, Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2, has recently received its release date. Just today, during the Developer_Direct 2024.

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Originally announced on December 13, 2019, even before revealing the consoles, we have been waiting for the game for almost five years. But the wait is almost over. Because the Ninja Theory game will be released on May 21 for Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and PC, available on Game Pass from day one.

According to its developers, what we can expect is an evolution based on the foundations of the first game. With Senua accepting her past and her voices, she will become a heroine for a series of new allies, while she searches for the Vikings who have enslaved her people in 10th century Iceland. An Iceland devastated by giants, where both combat and binaural sound will have a greater weight, to immerse us in a story that seeks to show us Senua not as a superheroine, but as a heroine capable of always narrowly escaping situations.

The original game, Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, was released on August 8, 2017 for PlayStation 4 and PC almost by surprise. Becoming a critical and commercial success, it stood out for its spectacular graphics, the astonishing use of binaural audio, and an exemplary narrative that addressed the protagonist’s mental illness, who suffered from psychosis, and was used with great sensitivity and interest in the game itself. This led to its adaptation to other platforms, such as Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S.

This sequel seems to follow in the footsteps of its predecessor, impressing with its graphics and presenting all the elements that surprised us in the previous one. It even improves on less attractive aspects, such as its combat. To check it out, we just have to wait until May 21st. So there’s not much time left, considering how long we’ve been waiting.

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