Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2fans should eagerly circle an upcoming August date on their calendars, as there is an exciting new release for the dark, action-adventure title.Hellblade 2was first launched in 2024, developed by Ninja Theory and published by Xbox Game Studios, and made great use of the higher budget and Unreal Engine 5 visuals to build a spectacular sequel to its 2017 predecessor,Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice.
Hellblade 2was nominated for multiple BAFTA Game Awards in 2025, securing a nod for Animation, Artistic Achievement, Audio Achievement, Best British Game, and recognition for Melina Juergens’s performance in the game’s leading role. Adding to its accolades,Hellblade 2was widely praised after launch for its art direction, visuals, and sound design, while maintaining its brutality.
Announced by Ninja Theory and gaming platforms across social media, it was confirmed thatHellblade 2was officially coming digitally to PlayStation 5 consoles on August 12.Hellblade 2was rumored to be coming to PS5back in February of this year, after a rumor spread across social media from a gaming insider, but that’s not all fans have in store. Releasing in tandem with the PS5 release on August 12 will be the game’sEnhancededition, which offers a 60 FPS performance mode, an updated photo mode, developer commentary, and a Dark Rot challenge mode.
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 PlayStation 5 Release Confirmed for August
A previous report suggestedHellblade 2would be receiving a physical release from Limited Run Games, but for now, gamers are very happy to hear the sequel is coming to PS5 soon. One fan noted that the sequel is expected to look “very, very good” on the PS5 Pro, and another comment flagged the “emotional damage” that is on its way to PS5 users. Additionally, some gamers began asking Ninja Theory if there was any update on the game’s physical release.
Despite gamers being in the full swing of summer just now,Hellblade 2is one of thebest games to play on a stormy day, joining the likes ofStill Wakes The Deep,Resident Evil 2 Remake, andSilent Hill: Downpour.Hellblade 2is set in 9th-century Iceland and leans heavily into Norse mythology and its culture, which makes it an oppressive atmosphere perfect to indulge in on a rainy day, especially with themes of psychological horror lurking in the background.
