
It’s possible multiplayer might be totally scrapped to focus on the single-player portion of the forthcoming release. With this in mind, there is precedent for the inclusion of a multiplayer mode that could return in Bayonetta 3, though nothing has been confirmed. That mode was carried over to the Switch edition and was one of the most beloved aspects of the entire package. Multiplayerīayonetta 2 featured an interesting co-op multiplayer component called Tag Climax that allowed players to team up to defeat waves of enemies with the original Wii U release. And that’s all the hints you get!”Īgain, it’s unclear how this new development process will translate to the gameplay itself, but you’ll likely see some changes with the third entry when everything is all said and done. Maybe the players will recognize this as well. Platinum knows that “fans expect crazier, better, tighter action games,” so we’ll likely see a noticeable evolution with Bayonetta 3.ĭuring an interview with VGC, PlatinumGames Studio Head Atsushi Inaba said “for Bayonetta 3, we can say that we learned enough from making the past two games to change our process in a way that’s different to what I just described. Bayonetta 3 will probably have a continuation of the combo system, along with various power-ups, weapons, items, and more.Īs part of a Eurogamer interview with PlatinumGames’ co-founder Atsushi Inaba, it was revealed Bayonetta 3 would still be a linear core progression action game, but notes that new features and mechanics would be added, as well. We can expect to see large areas to explore, fluid action gameplay, and a wacky story that aims to captivate its fan base. Bayonetta has always been wild and over-the-top, but this entry seems like it will raise the bar, particularly in terms of scale, which we’re excited about. Bayonetta can control a Kaiju-like monster to defend against another foe of equal size, which will probably make for some fast-paced, memorable moments. Based on the recent trailer, it looks like the new installment will implement large-scale battles between massive creatures.

Given the game’s lengthy development cycle, new features will likely be implemented. Gameplayīayonetta 3 will play like its predecessors - giving us a fast-paced action adventure with tons of style and flair. PlatinumGames does have a history of working with multiple platforms, so it’s likely not out of the question we’ll eventually see Bayonetta 3 on non-Nintendo consoles at some point in the future.

It’s possible Bayonetta 3 will eventually launch on Nintendo’s next console, much like the way Bayonetta 2 jumped from Wii U to the Switch, but at this point, nothing like that has been confirmed. Much like Bayonetta 2 before it, the newest entry will be published by Nintendo, meaning it won’t come to other platforms - at least not anytime soon. PlatformsĪs noted in its announcement trailer, Bayonetta 3 is in development exclusively for Nintendo Switch. Nintendo’s slate for late summer, fall, and winter is still unknown, so - assuming Bayonetta 3 is still on track to launch in 2022 - it’s highly likely it will release at the end of the year. Bayonetta 2 was released in September 2014, so perhaps Bayonetta 3 will do the same in 2022.

Since the September 2021 Nintendo Direct, nothing else has been shown, but considering the game’s director, Yusuke Miyata, said the team was “in the home stretch of development” at the end of last year, Bayonetta 3 should be ready to launch soon. Hopefully, it reaches its 2022 release window. The game was initially revealed in 2017, so it’s been a long time coming, that’s for sure. Its launch day depends on how the development cycle shakes out, along with other Nintendo Switch release dates. PlatinumGames and Nintendo didn’t announce a specific date, but it might make sense for it to come out in the summer. Release dateĪfter a lengthy development cycle, Bayonetta 3 will finally be ready to launch in 2022. We won’t spoil the trailer here, so give it a watch above. It ended with a release window, which was certainly heartening to see. It showed off gameplay, some of the characters, Bayonetta herself (sporting a new haircut), and the gameplay. This was an absolute blowout of a trailer, giving us nearly four minutes of Bayonetta 3 goodness.

That brings us to the second trailer, which was shown during the September 2021 Nintendo Direct.
