Hellblade 2 trailers, gameplay, length and what you need to know

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Hellblade 2is finally here, and the next chapter in Senua’s story is available for all players on Xbox and PC, having arrived day one on Game Pass.

Prior to its launch, we compiled everything we knew and all news and information about the release into one page so you’d be able to access everything you needed to know in one place. Now the game is out, this page contains everything you might need to know about the game before playing, including how long the game is, all of the latest trailers, as well as info on the main cast.

Here’s everything you need to know aboutHellblade 2before playing. Also, you can now check out ourHellblade 2reviewto see what we thought of it.

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2: cut to the chase

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 release date and platforms

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2released on May 21, 2024. It’s available onXbox Series X,Xbox Series S, and PC.Xbox Game Passsubscribers can also play the game at launch, at no extra cost.

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 trailers

The most recent trailer forHellblade 2was shared just hours before the release of the game. It’s the launch trailer, and can be viewed below:

AnotherSenua’s Saga: Hellblade IItrailerwas shown as part of the Xbox Direct. Rather than being an in-game trailer, we got a general overview of the game, including a look at combat, how immersion has been considered, and a look at the musical composition of the game. Toward the end of this overview, we finally got a release date, marking May 21 as when we can expectHellblade 2to launch. The full presentation can be seen below:

Prior to this, the most recent trailer we had for Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II was shown at The Game Awards. The trailer includes a deeper insight into in-game content and spotlights the phenomenal graphics we can expect from the experience. The trailer closes by reminding us that the game is set to launch in 2024 but offers no specifics. The full trailer can be seen below:

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The Xbox Games Showcase trailer offers another look at the setting of the game alongside a release window of 2024. For a four-minute trailer, not a whole lot of insight into gameplay is provided, but alongside some incredibly immersive 3D audio and some breathtaking graphics,Hellblade 2is shaping up to be a strong contender for one of thebest Xbox games.

Prior to the Xbox Games Showcase in 2023, the previous trailer released forHellblade 2was aDev Diarythat documented how Ninja Theory worked around the pandemic and location restrictions to ensure it portrays the game’s location in Iceland in the most authentic way possible.

We’ve scattered a few extra trailers forHellblade 2throughout this article, but for more videos, be sure to check outNinja Theory’s official YouTube channel.

Hellblade 2 chapters - how long to beat the game

Hellblade 2will take the average player around 7-9 hours to beat. If you want to see and explore everything the game has to offer however, you’ll be looking at 11 hours. Here are the main chapters:

Hellblade 2 Achievements

There are 11 Achievements to collect during yourHellblade 2playthrough. Here’s how to unlock each of them. Note that the majority of Achievements inHellblade 2are secret. Skip this section if you’d like to avoid spoilers.

Hellblade 2 PC Requirements

Here are the minimum PC requirements for Hellblade 2:

And now the Recommended PC requirements:

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 story and setting

The firstHellbladesaw Senua journey to find her dead lover’s soul. Venturing to the fires of Helheim, she fought against all the odds and even the goddess of death herself, Hella.

While the main story focused on action-adventureHellbladealso saw more mature themes woven through the narrative. Filled with psychological struggles, Senua slowly comes to terms with everything that has happened to her. This is continued in Hellblade 2, as Senua battles her way through Viking Iceland.

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 gameplay

In this six-minutegameplay trailershown atThe Game Awards 2021, we saw Senua and a group of warriors travel to a cold and wet coastal cave. Scattered with bones and debris, you instantly know that there is something wrong.

Similarly to the first game, your thoughts doubt you, as every action you take is met with quiet whispers of dread and discomfort. But after a short set-up, we can finally see what Senua came here to find and kill; a giant.

The fight ensues with the giant chasing Senua, calling her name, and eating her fellow soldiers. The entire sequence is heart-racing and beautifully scripted. If this is anything to go off of, then,Hellblade 2looks like it’s going to be a memorable sequel.

In the most recent trailer, we see gameplay glimpses in-between developer commentary. We still don’t see too much, but the intense one on one fights seem to be returning.

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 cast

The main cast forHellblade 2can be found below. Note that we’ve left out certain character names to avoid spoilers.

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