Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2, released back on 21st May, 2024 for Xbox Series consoles and PC, has today released on PlayStation 5. PS5 owners looking to buy Ninja Theory’s cinematic action game have two options (Standard and Deluxe editions):
- Standard Edition – Available for £49.99, the Standard Edition includes Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 alongside the upgrades and new features available in the Enhanced update.
- Deluxe Edition – Available for £69.99, the Deluxe Edition also includes Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice upgraded for PlayStation 5, as well as the Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice Original Soundtrack.
Existing owners of Hellblade 2 on Xbox or PC, or those playing on Game Pass or those considering a purchase on those platforms will also get the new upgrades as part of the free Enhanced Update:
Enhanced Update
- Performance Mode – Where the original release was optimized for 30fps to deliver an immersive, cinematic experience, the Enhanced update will include a ‘Performance Mode’ to optimize for 60fps. On PC, the game will offer a “Very High” preset to push fidelity even further based on personal hardware.
- Dark Rot Mode – The Dark Rot from Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice has returned and offers an additional challenge for Senua in this optional game mode. The Dark Rot will grow each time you fail, and if it reaches Senua’s head, her quest is over and all progress will be lost.
- Enhanced Photo Mode – the Enhanced update will include an expanded and improved toolset, including a new ‘Motion’ tab for custom cinematic video capture.
- Developer Commentary – the Enhanced update includes over four hours of developer commentary from a variety of voices involved in the making of the game.
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 was warmly received in Eurogamer’s Hellblade 2 review on its initial release in 2024.
