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PlatinumGames celebrates Bayonetta's 15th anniversary in 2025 with various announcements.
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Hideki Kamiya leaves PlatinumGames but the future of the series remains bright.
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The success of Bayonetta 3 indicates the possibility of more sequels in the series.
Fifteen years ago, PlatinumGames released the now iconic Bayonetta. The game debuted on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 in Japan on October 29, 2009, and the rest, they say, is history.
The title has since received two sequels, the latest, Bayonetta 3, released in 2022, and a spin-off, Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon, released in 2023.
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To celebrate, PlatinumGames has announced a “Bayonetta 15th Anniversary Year,” which the legendary developer says will include “various announcements.”
Various Bayonetta announcements coming in 2025, confirms Platinum Games
In a blog post on its website, PlatinumGames recalled Bayonetta's influence on the studio. It said, “In 2009, we were able to deliver a brand new action experience with the release of Bayonetta, a title we're still proud of.”
The post continues with the Japanese developer teasing that fans will find out more about the future of the series this year, saying:
“Bayonetta was released in Japan on October 29, 2009 and worldwide in January 2010. Starting today, we want to celebrate this momentous occasion with everyone around the world – and officially kick off our special “Bayonetta 15th Anniversary Year”. We have planned various Keep an eye on our social media channels and this page throughout the year to stay up to date on announcements!”
In 2022, Bayonetta creator Hideki Kamiya stated that he “can't imagine the Bayonetta series ever ending.” However, since that statement, the game director has since left PlatinumGames, joining Clovers to work on the recently announced Okami sequel. Having directed the 2006 original, Kamiya will direct the title once again.
Despite losing Kamiya, it's unlikely that Platinum will ever let the Bayonetta series die, something the legendary creator himself said. Bayonetta 3 opened to great critical and commercial reception, sitting around 85 on OpenCritic and becoming the ninth-best-selling game of 2022. Only time will tell if we're months away from a Bayonetta 4 announcement.
Bayonetta 3 brings back the titular Umbra Witch for another adventure full of guns, action and awesome abilities.
