Platinum Celebrates 15 Years of Bayonetta

PlatinumGames is celebrating Bayonetta's 15th anniversary with a year-long celebration, expressing gratitude to fans for their enduring support. The original game's innovative design and exhilarating gameplay earned widespread acclaim, leading to sequels exclusively released on Nintendo platforms. Exciting Bayonetta-themed merchandise and significant announcements are planned for 2025, with further details promised soon.

The original Bayonetta, released October 29, 2009 (Japan) and January 2010 (globally), was helmed by Hideki Kamiya, renowned for Devil May Cry and Viewtiful Joe. The game introduced Bayonetta, a formidable Umbra Witch, who battles supernatural foes using guns, dynamic martial arts, and her magically-enhanced hair.

The debut title received critical praise for its imaginative premise and fast-paced, Devil May Cry-inspired action. Bayonetta quickly became a celebrated female video game anti-hero. While Sega published the original across multiple platforms, subsequent sequels were Nintendo first-party exclusives for the Wii U and Nintendo Switch. A prequel, Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon, featuring a younger Bayonetta, launched on Switch in 2023. The adult Bayonetta also appears as a playable character in recent Super Smash Bros. installments.

PlatinumGames recently announced its "Bayonetta 15th Anniversary Year" for 2025, thanking fans for their unwavering loyalty. While specifics remain scarce, the developer promises exciting announcements throughout the year. Fans are encouraged to follow PlatinumGames' social media for updates.

Bayonetta's 15th Anniversary in 2025

Wayo Records has already released a limited-edition Bayonetta music box, featuring the original Super Mirror design and a melody from the game's soundtrack ("Theme Of Bayonetta - Mysterious Destiny," composed by Masami Ueda). PlatinumGames is also providing monthly Bayonetta-themed smartphone wallpapers; January's features Bayonetta and Jeanne in kimonos under a full moon.

Even fifteen years later, the original Bayonetta is still lauded for refining stylish action gameplay pioneered by Devil May Cry, introducing innovative mechanics like Witch Time, and influencing subsequent PlatinumGames titles such as Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance and Nier: Automata. Fans eagerly anticipate the upcoming announcements throughout Bayonetta's anniversary year.