Hellblade 2 (seemingly) Playble Start to End

[John Elden Ring]

Senua's Saga: Hellblade II -- aka Hellblade 2 -- was announced almost four years ago alongside the announcement of the Xbox Series X. Despite this, there's no word of when exactly it will release. We know it's coming in 2024, but when during next year we don't know. Could be in January. Could be in December. Whatever the case, we know the game has at the very least hit alpha as it's playable from front to back. How do we know this? Well, the official X account of Ninja Theory, the developer behind the game.

Taking to X, the company showed the team playing the game with the caption, "Nothing beats getting everyone together to play through the game." In this case, the use of "play through the game," suggests the entire game. And if this is true, then it's possible the game could be out within the first half of the year. However, what seems more likely is a release in the back half of the year, as Xbox will no doubt avoid rushing Ninja Theory through the polishing stage.

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[JAHGamer]

The game is probably around 10-15 hours long. No way they were all sitting there for 10-15 hours lol.

 

[Alabtrosmyster]

The game is probably around 10-15 hours long. No way they were all sitting there for 10-15 hours lol.

Do it over a couple of days... or give free coffee.

 

[arvfab]

The game is probably around 10-15 hours long. No way they were all sitting there for 10-15 hours lol.

Or...just like the first one it's around 4-5 hours.

 

[avenovah]

I'm more interested in Project: Mara.

 

[Would_you_kindly]

Senua's Saga: Hellblade II -- aka Hellblade 2 -- was announced almost four years ago alongside the announcement of the Xbox Series X. Despite this, there's no word of when exactly it will release. We know it's coming in 2024, but when during next year we don't know. Could be in January. Could be in December. Whatever the case, we know the game has at the very least hit alpha as it's playable from front to back. How do we know this? Well, the official X account of Ninja Theory, the developer behind the game.





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Can't wait for xbots to tell us all that this is a masterpiece & not a cinematic 3rd person walking simulator movie game

 

[Arc]

Or...just like the first one it's around 4-5 hours.

If it is actually this, lol. This thing was announced with the Series X, that’s how long ago it was.

 

[VillaiN]

No way this s 15hours. Their games re usualy 5 to 10. I can see this being about 6 or 7 walking simulator. Considering how much they re hiding this i assume there s not much gameplay elements to reveal.

 

[Would_you_kindly]

What do people that have played the first one think of it ? I enjoyed it but I didn't get if it was all in her head or what I know it's about mental health & she's insane but I don't really see how they can do a sequel when we know everything that happens is in her head

 

[JAHGamer]

What do people that have played the first one think of it ? I enjoyed it but I didn't get if it was all I'm her head or what I know it's about mental health & she's insane but I don't really see how they can do a sequel when we know everything that happens in her head

I enjoyed it as well, the sequel is pretty much the only Xbox game I'm looking forward to, kinda sucks its not on PS but it is what it is.

 

[Arc]

What do people that have played the first one think of it ? I enjoyed it but I didn't get if it was all I'm her head or what I know it's about mental health & she's insane but I don't really see how they can do a sequel when we know everything that happens in her head

I never did too. It seems to be a mix, unless we want to imagine that the entire adventure was her swinging swords at air and running for no reason, lol.

I guess we’re supposed to be left wondering what exactly was supernatural and what exactly was mental illness, and that the latter can be just as awful. And of course, you still overcame it if it wasn’t real? That’s the best thing I can come up with out of it.

As someone who was thoroughly enjoying the supernatural part of it, it being reduced to an on-the-nose metaphor and open question is a bit disappointing, but I get what they were going for.

I suspect the sequel will be just as ambiguous.

 

[Would_you_kindly]

I never did too. It seems to be a mix, unless we want to imagine that the entire adventure was her swinging swords at air and running for no reason, lol.

I guess we’re supposed to be left wondering what exactly was supernatural and what exactly was mental illness, and that the latter can be just as awful. And of course, you still overcame it if it wasn’t real? That’s the best thing I can come up with out of it.

As someone who was thoroughly enjoying the supernatural part of it, it being reduced to an on-the-nose metaphor and open question is a bit disappointing, but I get what they were going for.

I suspect the sequel will be just as ambiguous.

I haven't played it in years so I forgot alot but I believe there are parts of her life that she relives & one of them is losing a baby? & I think that's what drives her insane

 

[Bryank75]

Never felt even the tiniest motivation to play the first one, the voice acting also pissed me off in the marketing. Needless to say, I don't give a toss about this either.

 

[Entropi]

Is it coming out next year?

 

[Would_you_kindly]

Never felt even the tiniest motivation to play the first one, the voice acting also pissed me off in the marketing. Needless to say, I don't give a toss about this either.

It's good

 

[Nimrota]

Never felt even the tiniest motivation to play the first one, the voice acting also pissed me off in the marketing. Needless to say, I don't give a toss about this either.

Same for me. What I find strange is how is this going to do well on Xbox? It's not the type of game Xbox fans are largely in the market for.

 

[Would_you_kindly]

Is it coming out next year?

Supposedly but I wouldn't be surprised to see it release in 2025 since it's announcement theyve just shown 2 cutscenes

 

[Would_you_kindly]

Same for me. What I find strange is how is this going to do well on Xbox? It's not the type of game Xbox fans are largely on the market for.

They will be when it releases they shit on Sonys games for having great stories & cinematics but when Microsoft releases one it will be the best thing since sliced bread

 

[Bryank75]

Same for me. What I find strange is how is this going to do well on Xbox? It's not the type of game Xbox fans are largely on the market for.

Well, they spend all day hating on these types of games... in fact I believe Sony gave massive support to this studio in past games. But the Xbox fans will have no problem hyping this up despite their past remarks. It's all about their team...not about the actual product.

 

[Nimrota]

They will be when it releases they shit on Sonys games for having great stories & cinematics but when Microsoft releases one it will be the best thing since sliced bread

My guess is every Xbox fan will run PR for it, but it won't sell very well at all. Bigger budget and marketing will mean it'll likely sell more than the first (barely) and they'll claim it was a massive success and Xbox "grows studios". Bookmark this and wait!