Senua's Saga: Hellblade II Sets New Standards in Cinematic Gaming, Launches Amid Key Team Changes

Ninja Theory's sequel to Hellblade to run at 30 FPS on Xbox for a cinematic experience, as co-founder Tameem Antoniades exits ahead of release.

Ninja Theory's Senua's Saga: Hellblade II, a highly anticipated sequel, will run at 30 FPS on Xbox Series X/S to emphasize its cinematic nature, but can achieve higher frame rates on a powerful PC.
The game's development showcases extensive use of Unreal Engine 5, aiming for realism in combat and environments, including detailed character animations and lifelike settings based on real-world locations.
Tameem Antoniades, co-founder and creative force behind the original Hellblade, has left Ninja Theory ahead of the sequel's release, with the game now led by a trio of creative leads.
Hellblade II will be a digital-only release, priced at $50, reflecting its shorter, story-focused gameplay, which is expected to last about eight hours.
Despite some fan disappointment over the FPS lock and absence of a physical release, the game's previews have been overwhelmingly positive, highlighting its potential as a technical and narrative showcase.