If you are a long-time Bayonetta fan excited for the latest entry, you must know about Bayonetta 3 release date and platforms, trailers, gameplay details, story, and pre-orders. As the name suggests, Bayonetta 3 is the third entry in the long-running hack-n-slash action game franchise Bayonetta. It is a direct sequel to 2014’s Bayonetta 2, further enriching the action combat with a rich story, music, and unique character experience that the predecessors have so far managed to deliver. Continue reading our guide on Bayonetta 3 release date and platforms, trailers, gameplay details, story, and more to learn everything about the game.
Bayonetta 3 Release Date And Platform
Bayonetta 3 release date is October 28, 2022, the same as Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 2022. However, unlike the latter, Bayonetta 3 is only available on the Nintendo Switch platform. While Bayonetta 3 got announced way back in 2017, Platinum Games confirmed it to be a Nintendo Switch exclusive in 2021. Later on June 13, 2022, we learned Bayonetta 3 would release on October 28, 2022.
Since Bayonetta 3 publisher is Nintendo, there is a high chance the game will not release on any other platform like PlayStation, PC, or Xbox, similar to what we saw with Bayonetta 2.
Bayonetta 3 Trailers
The first trailer for Bayonetta 3 was a fifty-three-second long teaser revealed during The Game Awards 2017 that officially announced the game and that it was in development. The CGI trailer showcased Bayonetta with her trusty Scarborough Fair pistols. The only helpful information that the Bayonetta 3 teaser gave us was the official existence of the game and that it was being built exclusively for Nintendo Switch.
After the 2017 teaser trailer, Platinum Games went silent about Bayonetta 3. Four years fast forward; they were finally confident enough to showcase the Bayonetta 3 gameplay through their three minutes and fifty-one seconds extended gameplay trailer that they revealed during the Nintendo Direct Showcase Event 2021.
On July 13, 2022, we got the Bayonetta 3 release date announcement trailer that showcased some of the most important encounters that players will face in the game and gave us glimpses of NPCs and other casts of characters.
During the Nintendo Direct Showcase Event 2022, Platinum Games finally went all out by showing a seven-plus minute gameplay video showcasing Bayonetta’s attacks, her arsenal of weapons, and the beautifully crafted finishers, new bosses, enemies, and other such details.
Bayonetta 3 Gameplay Details
Bayonetta 3 gameplay still focuses on delivering players a fast-paced combat experience that developers Platinum Games is quite known for. That said! The game will expand the existing gameplay mechanics by adding nuances to make them feel fresh while focusing on new abilities and attacks like Demon Slave, which summons “almost” an army of demons to take down your foes.
Another new addition, Demon Masquerade, allows you to take the form of a Demon, similar to what we see with the Devil May Cry demon forms. As said earlier, the game will still feature existing mechanics and gameplay elements like Torture Attacks, Witch Time, and others.
Bayonetta 3 Story
Bayonetta 3’s story revolved around a new artificial threat of Homunculi, who are hellbent on unleashing chaos. Here is the story description of the game: “Eight years have passed since Bayonetta graced us with her presence. Mysterious life forms appearing to be neither angels nor demons are ravaging our world. Bayonetta, the omnipotent witch, is here to save our world, which is on the verge of destruction.”
Bayonetta 3 Cast Of Characters
On Tuesday, October 4, 2022, Nintendo officially revealed the cast of characters ahead of Bayonetta 3’s release, whom we will see in Bayonetta 3, with a description for players new to the series.
Here are some of the notable characters whom you will see in Bayonetta 3:
- Bayonetta – If you’re looking for an enchanting Umbra Witch Who’S dressed to kill found her. NO, seriously. Armed With magic, hair—raising combos, and a extra help from her Infernal Demons, Bayonetta is ready to SLAY.
- Jeanne – Jeanne has been Bayonetta’s rival, best and the general yin to her yang. But this motorcycle-riding, trash talkin’ Witch brings her own set of dangerous (yet fashionable) surprises.
- Viola – A mysterious witch-in-training, Viola let’s say, visiting. Alongside her capricious demon companion Cheshire, Viola is ready to do what she feels is necessary to stop the incoming Homunculi threat.
- Cheshire – Bright, toothy, and quite talented on a monocycle, Cheshire is Viola’s only demon. But just because he’s summoned doesn’t mean Viola can control him. Cheshire is his own man, ya know?
Bayonetta 3 Pre-Orders And Where To Buy
Bayonetta 3 is available for pre-order in both Physical and Digital formats. Depending on your choice, you can buy it on Amazon, eShop, Smithys, GameStop, and other online and offline stores.
- If you want to pre-order the Bayonetta 3 Collectors Editon, you can check out our guide Bayonetta 3 Collectors Edition: What’s Included, Price, Where To Buy for more details.
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