Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2: Release date, gameplay, & everything we know Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 finally comes to Xbox Series X|S and PC in May. Here's everything we know about the long-awaited sequel from Ninja Theory.Sean Carey Published 06 May 2024 FollowtopicsPC Game PassXbox Game PassXbox Series X|SArticleSean Carey Xbox fans have a big exclusive to look forward to this year with the hotly anticipated Hellblade 2: Senua's Saga. Developed by Ninja Theory, the sequel to Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice will tell the next chapter of Celtic warrior Senua, who travels to Iceland to take on the Vikings who raided her village. Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 was announced way back in 2019, alongside the first reveal of the Xbox Series X. It's been four long years since then, so here is everything we've learned about the sequel. Everything we know about Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 release dateWhat platforms is Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 coming to?Is Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 coming to Xbox Game Pass?Will there be a physical release of Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2?How much will Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 cost?What is the story and setting for Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2?How long is Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2?Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 gameplayWill Hellblade 2 run at 60fps on Xbox Series X|S?Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 Xbox achievementsSenua's Saga: Hellblade 2 trailersSenua's Saga: Hellblade 2 release dateThanks to the Xbox Developer Direct, we now have a Hellblade 2 release date! Senua’s Saga Hellblade 2 launches on May 21. What platforms is Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 coming to?Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 will be available to play on Xbox Series X|S and PC when it launches on May 21. Sadly, Senua's Saga Hellblade 2 will not be coming to Xbox One. However, much like other Xbox exclusives, you will be able to play Hellblade 2 via Xbox Cloud Gaming on an Xbox One with Game Pass Ultimate. Since Ninja Theory is now owned by Microsoft, Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 will not be coming to PlayStation 5 or Nintendo Switch... at least at launch.Is Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 coming to Xbox Game Pass?Yes, Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 will join Xbox Game Pass and PC Game Pass and will be playable with Xbox Cloud Gaming on the day of release. Will there be a physical release of Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2?Unfortunately, Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 is a digital-only game, which means physical copies won’t be available to purchase. Ninja Theory studio Head Dom Matthews explained on Xbox Wire that with digital-only distribution, the developer could “create a game of the length that fit perfectly with our intended experience but could be sold at a lower price to reflect the shorter length of our story.”How much will Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 cost?Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 will be priced at $49.99 USD. However, you will be able to play the sequel through Xbox Game Pass, so subscribers won't need to buy it (unless you want to own it completely, even after you let your Game Pass subscription finish).What is the story and setting for Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2?Ninja Theory has kept details about Hellblade 2's story mostly under wraps, but thanks to the recent Xbox Developer Direct, we now have a few details about the plot to salivate over. In Hellblade 2, a Celtic warrior who suffers from psychosis called Senua, travels to Iceland to put down the Vikings who raided her village and enslaved her people. According to Ninja Theory, giants have plunged the land into chaos, which has allowed violent Draugurs to sweep through various settlements Senua will discover.Since the first game, Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, Senua has made peace with her past and is no longer fearful of the voices and visions inside of her head. On her quest, Senua will make new enemies and allies and discover that her unique perspective on the world can be an advantageHow long is Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2?Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 will be similar in length to the first game, Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, so you can probably expect a six-to-eight-hour experience. Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 gameplaySenua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 gameplay looks similar to that of the first game, though Ninja Theory says it has made changes to the combat we experienced with Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice. According to VFX director Mark Slater-Tunstill, Hellblade 2 features “all-new combat” that “does feel very different from the first game” and is “very brutal.” Ninja Theory says that with the new combat, it wants you to feel as if you have “just scraped through.”Aside from the combat, you can also expect “perception puzzles,” which will likely be similar to what we saw in the first Hellblade.Will Hellblade 2 run at 60fps on Xbox Series X|S?Unfortunately, Ninja Theory has confirmed that Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 doesn't feature a performance mode and will run at 30fps with a dynamic resolution on Xbox Series X|S. Hellblade 2 VFX director Mark Slater-Tunstill has said the 30fps cap will make the game feel more "cinematic" as a result. Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 Xbox achievementsThe Senua's Saga: Hellblade II achievements are yet to be revealed. However, as soon as we get a hold of the list, we'll update you.Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 trailersDeveloper_Direct 2024 – Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 – Official TrailerSenua's Saga: Hellblade 2 – The Senua TrailerSenua's Saga: Hellblade 2 – Gameplay revealMore Senua's Saga: Hellblade II stories: The best Xbox Game Pass games to play in February 2025 Xbox Game Pass: The easiest and fastest completions (February 2025) Microsoft's biggest Xbox exclusives will reportedly launch on PS5 in 2025 PC Game Pass: The easiest and fastest completions (February 2025) New Xbox walkthroughs published in December 2024 Xbox Game PassXbox Series X|SPC Game PassUpcoming ReleaseWindows Written by Sean CareyA big fan of Xbox achievements, Sean has committed to playing as many of the best RPGs, racing games, and first-person shooters on and off Xbox Game Pass as possible. Before joining TrueAchievements, Sean earned a degree in journalism from Solent University.