Hellblade 2 is 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 about Hellblade 2 before playing. Also, you can now check out our Hellblade 2 review to see what we thought of it.
Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2: cut to the chase
- What is it? The sequel to 2017's Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice
- When did it come out? May 21, 2024
- What can I play it on? Xbox Series X|S and PC
Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 release date and platforms
Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 released on May 21, 2024. It's available on Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and PC. Xbox Game Pass subscribers can also play the game at launch, at no extra cost.
Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 trailers
The most recent trailer for Hellblade 2 was shared just hours before the release of the game. It's the launch trailer, and can be viewed below:
Another Senua's Saga: Hellblade II trailer was 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 expect Hellblade 2 to 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:
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 2 is shaping up to be a strong contender for one of the best Xbox games.
Prior to the Xbox Games Showcase in 2023, the previous trailer released for Hellblade 2 was a Dev Diary that 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 for Hellblade 2 throughout this article, but for more videos, be sure to check out Ninja Theory's official YouTube channel.
Hellblade 2 chapters - how long to beat the game
Hellblade 2 will 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:
- Chapter One - Reykjanesta
- Chapter Two - Freyslaug
- Chapter Three - Rauðhólar
- Chapter Four - Huldufólk
- Chapter Five - Bárðarvik
- Chapter Six - Borgarvirki
Hellblade 2 Achievements
There are 11 Achievements to collect during your Hellblade 2 playthrough. Here's how to unlock each of them. Note that the majority of Achievements in Hellblade 2 are secret. Skip this section if you'd like to avoid spoilers.
- Tales of Midgard (100 GS) - Collect all the Lorestangir
- Glimpses of the Gods (100 GS) - Reveal secret paths behind hidden faces
- The Next Sign (100 GS) - Survive the shipwreck and capture the Bjarg slavemaster
- The Man in the Middle (100 GS) - Rescue the stranger from the draugar ritual
- The Hidden World (100 GS) - Find the entrance to the realm of the Hiddenfolk
- Returned to the Earth (100 GS) - Speak Ingunn’s name, and release Illtauga from her rage
- The Storm Calmed (100 GS) - Speak Saegeirr’s name, and end Sjávarrisi’s isolation
- A Guiding Light (100 GS) - Guide your followers through the forest to reach Borgavirki
- End the Tyranny (150 GS) - Expose the Godi’s lies and end the tyranny
- Worth a Thousand Words (25 GS) - Open Photo Mode
- Seeing Things Differently (25 GS) - Launch any chapter with an alternate narrator
Hellblade 2 PC Requirements
Here are the minimum PC requirements for Hellblade 2:
- OS: Windows 10/11 64 Bit
- Processor: Intel i5-8400 | AMD Ryzen 5 2600
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GTX 1070 | AMD RX 5700 | Intel Arc A580
- Storage: 70 GB available space
- Additional Notes: SSD Required
And now the Recommended PC requirements:
- OS: Windows 10/11 64 Bit
- Processor: Intel i7-10700K | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
- Memory: 16 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia RTX 3080 | AMD RX 6800 XT | Intel Arc A770
- Storage: 70 GB available space
- Additional Notes: SSD Required
Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 story and setting
The first Hellblade saw 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-adventure Hellblade also 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-minute gameplay trailer shown at The 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 2 looks 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 for Hellblade 2 can be found below. Note that we've left out certain character names to avoid spoilers.
- Chipo Chung - Narrator
- Melina Juergens - Senua
- Chris O'Reilly - Thórgestr
- Gudmundur Thorvaldsson - Fargrímr
- Aldís Amah Hamilton - Ástríðr
- Goði - Clive Wood
- Steven Hartley - Shadow
- Nicholas Boulton - Druth
- Matt Mordak - The Hiddenfolk
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