More than six years have passed since the original release of Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, an action-adventure game that surprised many. Ninja Theory announced earlier today at the Xbox January Developer_Direct that the highly-anticipated sequel, Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II, is set for release on May 21. The video offers a behind-the-scenes look at Ninja Theory’s studio in Cambridge, introducing us to some team members and providing insights about the title as it enters its final months of development.
In this new journey, Senua heads to Iceland, a land characterized by its harshness and brutality, and steeped in myth and tyranny. Like the original game, the sequel will continue to focus on using binaural and spatial audio to deepen player immersion in the world of Hellblade. The developers also shared details about their research to realistically portray Senua’s psychosis, including consultations with individuals who have “lived experiences” related to such events.
