Microsoft Expands Xbox Titles to PlayStation: Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II Announcement
In a significant shift toward becoming a multiplatform publisher, Microsoft is broadening its gaming horizons by releasing several popular Xbox titles on PlayStation systems. This initiative has already seen successful titles such as Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, Forza Horizon 5, Sea of Thieves, and Age of Empires make their way to PlayStation consoles. Now, another exciting announcement has emerged: Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II, developed by Ninja Theory, is set to arrive on PlayStation consoles.
A Glimpse into Hellblade II
Originally released in May 2024, Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II is an action-adventure game that continues the gripping narrative of Orcadian warrior Senua. Building on the success of its predecessor from 2017, this title delves deeper into Senua’s psychological struggles and triumphs.
Reflections from Ninja Theory
Ninja Theory expressed its excitement for this transition in a recent blog post, highlighting the studio’s longstanding relationship with PlayStation.“We have a rich heritage of releasing games on PlayStation, starting with Heavenly Sword back in 2007, ”the studio noted.“Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice was initially launched on PlayStation 4 in 2017, created by a small and dedicated team that resonated with players worldwide.”
Today on the one year anniversary of the release of Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II, we have a special update for you on the game.pic.twitter.com/vox1KqVE9f
— Ninja Theory (@NinjaTheory) May 21, 2025
Upcoming Features and Release Timeline
According to Ninja Theory, the team has dedicated the past few months to developing the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro versions of Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II. This upcoming release will introduce new features, which will simultaneously become available as a free update for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox PC, and Steam players. However, specific details regarding these new features remain undisclosed.
As of now, an exact release date for the port has not been announced, but Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II is anticipated to hit PlayStation 5 consoles in summer 2025. Although the full release details are yet to be revealed, interested players can wishlist the game here. The title is currently playable on PC and Xbox Series X|S platforms.
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