We were finally able to attend a presentation of Hellblade 2 and had the opportunity to learn more about this highly anticipated game. Unfortunately, it wasn’t all good news.
Hellblade 2 is a game that is highly anticipated by many gamers, there is no doubt about it. After a brilliant first episode and the current enthusiasm for the Viking universe, many fans are excited to discover it. Therefore, the presentation of the Xbox Developer Direct was an excellent opportunity to satisfy many of them, especially thanks to the gameplay and explanations given by the developers. However, there were also a few unpleasant surprises that frustrated more than one person.
Hellblade 2 upsets some players
The bad news is that we unfortunately learned during the Xbox conference that Hellblade 2 will only offer a digital edition for 49.99 dollars. Additionally, we had confirmation that the game would have a lifespan of just 7 to 8 hours. Although this last piece of information does not necessarily pose a problem in itself, many players regret that they did not have the opportunity to enjoy a longer adventure.
The lack of a physical edition disappoints many people and many comments on social networks express their dissatisfaction with this marketing decision. Especially when we know that the first Hellblade game finally benefited from a full physical version, although it was released later. It is therefore not impossible that a surprise physical edition could be launched in the coming months, perhaps accompanied by some additional surprises to revive enthusiasm for the game and boost sales. Why not ?
A title that still makes you dream
Despite this bad news, which dampens the enthusiasm somewhat, the hype surrounding the title “Ninja Theory” remains very high. In addition to the game’s snippets generating a lot of interest, we also received confirmation of the official release date, set for May 21, 2024. The developers also discussed working on the game’s atmosphere, from the settings to the music, an essential element for Hellblade 2. Part of the Ninja Theory development team traveled to Iceland to capture the mood of the landscape and its essence. A lot of work was also done on motion capture to add even more realism to the characters’ movements and animations, especially in combat. At this level the game promises to be more brutal and emotional. A whole program.
To sum up, the quality seems to be there and overall everyone is still dying to get their hands on it. Even if it’s an Xbox/PC exclusive, keep that in mind.