2026-06-17 11:03 UTC · PC Gamer · Harvey Randall
Perhaps the most shocking part of Microsoft's incoming rash of suspected layoffs and studio closures is Ninja Theory—a studio which had announced a Senua game at the Xbox showcase barely a week prior. At the time it seemed either a misalignment of strategy, the result of someone high-up not crossing their Ts or dotting their Is... Read more.
2024-10-25 10:33 UTC · PC Gamer · Robert Jones
Of all the games made so far in Unreal Engine 5, the one I've had the most fun with is RoboCop: Rogue City, an unapologetically old-fashioned FPS that delivers some of the most intense, graphic combat seen in video games to date. This is combat that our reviewer of the game described as 'straight up murder' and that caused him to totally lose it when he went to punch a baddie for the first time and RoboCop's fist flew out 'with the force of a particle accelerator, instantly atomizing their skull.'.. Read more.
2024-06-27 16:25 UTC · Community Announcements · thequiffisdead
In case you missed it, the sequel to Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice is here, as Senua returns in a brutal journey of survival through the myth and torment of Viking Iceland. Intent on saving those who have fallen victim to the horrors of tyranny, Senua faces a battle of overcoming the darkness within and without. Here are some of the reasons you should check it out: A crafted experience of cinematic immersion Sink deep into Senua’s world and story, with beautifully realized visuals and encapsulating sound. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/23028051/43915378ed0b1e41ab4684b881b3d164df98b31b.png Senua’s unique pe
2024-01-22 17:02 UTC · VG247
Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 got a look in at the Xbox Developer Direct last week, and if that's got you interested, you might want to pick up the first game soon. At the time of writing, lasting up until January 25, Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice has a very big discount of 90% off on Steam. Typically the game sells at £25, but with that discount you can grab it for as little as £2.50, which is obviously quite the bargain, and cheaper than a Tesco meal deal these days - the deal even includes the VR edition of the game, a little bonus for those of you that have headsets laying around somewhere. The
2024-01-22 10:37 UTC · PC Gamer · Robert Jones
Coming seemingly out of nowhere, Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice delivered a PC gaming experience that nobody had experienced before. Slipping into the shoes of broken Celtic warrior Senua, gamers set off on a haunting vision quest into Viking Hell to fight for the soul of Senua's dead lover. As well as being an audio-visual tour de force, Hellblade also deftly explored themes of psychosis and mental health... Read more.
2024-01-19 22:55 UTC · PCGamesN · editor@pcgamesn.com
Hellblade stands as one of the most mind-shattering, psychologically hefty story games around, featuring a complex protagonist and a brutal world to navigate. With Ninja Theory's sequel, Senua's Saga, on the way, and a massive Steam sale, there's no better time than now to experience Senua's Sacrifice, the 9/10 original that's still on my mind years later. Read the rest of the story... RELATED LINKS: The best Viking games on PC 2024 Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice PC patch adds AMD FSR, Nvidia DLSS, and ray tracing Now's your last chance to grab the June 2020 Humble Choice bundle
2024-01-18 22:09 UTC · Community Announcements · thequiffisdead
The sequel to Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice has a release date! Revealed at Xbox Developer_Direct, Senua's Saga: Hellblade II will be coming to Steam May 21, 2024. Here's what our Ninja Studio Head, Dom Matthews, had to say in a blog post on the Xbox website. Hello, Dom here, Studio Head at Ninja Theory. As I write this, we are now in the final few months of development on Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II, preparing for our launch Day One on Xbox Game Pass and across Xbox Series X|S, Windows and Steam on May 21. It was a pleasure to give you all a deeper insight into Senua’s next journey, our studio
2023-11-21 19:37 UTC · Community Announcements · thequiffisdead
We have released a new Development Diary taking you behind the scenes of our upcoming game, Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II. In this episode, we explore how we’re capturing the likeness of real actors and handcrafting costumes using traditional techniques, to achieve a level of realism that will further immerse you in our story. Wish list Senua's Saga: Hellblade II now and stay up to date with all future news and content. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2461850/Senuas_Saga_Hellblade_II/
2023-06-29 16:10 UTC · Community Announcements · thequiffisdead
Some of you might remember our series of development diaries leading up to the launch of Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice. We took you behind the scenes at our studio with an open and honest look at our game development process. {STEAM_CLAN_IMAGE}/23028051/ee59bf3408110d28c5c00d1a2f58b282c4b7cf61.png Now we find ourselves in a new studio space, working on a new game, so it’s only right that we bring you a new series of development diaries focusing on the how and why we’re making Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II. Our most recent episode explores how we want to immerse you in Senua’s world and story with
2023-06-12 19:31 UTC · Community Announcements · thequiffisdead
Hey Everyone. This past weekend we revealed a new look at the sequel to Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice at the Xbox Games Showcase. Put on some headphones and sink deep into the next chapter of Senua’s story with this showcase of cinematic immersion, beautifully realised visuals and encapsulating sound. We also revealed that Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II will be arriving in 2024, and you can wishlist the game right now to make sure you hear about future updates, including our all-new series of development diaries. https://store.steampowered.com/app/2461850/Senuas_Saga_Hellblade_II/ We hope to see yo
2022-09-25 16:02 UTC · VG247
Following a recent report that discussed AI led voice acting, Hellblade developer Ninja Theory has clarified that it has no intentions to stop using real voice actors. GLHF recently ran a report on AI voice acting, and how voice actors are concerned about losing their jobs to the technology. The piece in part focused on one such company working on this tech called Altered AI, and noted how Ninja Theory, currently working on Hellblade 2: Senua's Saga, is working with Altered AI, leading some to be concerned that the studio is replacing actual actors with AI. But Ninja Theory has put any of thes
2021-12-10 01:21 UTC · VG247
It's been two years since we first saw Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 revealed on-stage at The Game Awards, and now – to mark the anniversary of the occaision – we've got a brand new gameplay trailer for the game to enjoy. The most striking thing about the trailer? It looks ridiculous; you wouldn't believe it was captured in-engine if the developer Ninja Theory hadn't assured you it was. In keeping with the previous game, we see an ancient world inhabited by what could be mythical creatures or figments of poor Senua's imgaination as she roams the wilds with her kinsmen. Take a look at the trailer b
2021-12-07 16:58 UTC · Community Announcements · james.lorimer
Following our recent update bringing visual enhancements and accessibility improvements to Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, we have released a patch addressing some of the minor issues some users were encountering. These include: • Fix for ultra-wide screen support • Fix for audio levels not being applied properly after the update in certain cases • Fix for sliders not working when dragged along • Fix for RT shadows switching when looking through a portal on Valravn's map • Fix for stuttering some people experience with DX12, done by pregenerating a package of shaders for both RT On and Off prese
2021-11-18 20:01 UTC · Eurogamer
Ninja Theory's acclaimed 2017 action-adventure, Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice, has just received a new update, bringing August's Xbox Series X enhancements over to PC. Additionally, a range of new accessibility features have been introduced to both versions. The official description for Hellblade's PC enhancements is a little vague, with Ninja Theory only promising "enriched visuals", alongside DirectX Raytracing, NVIDIA DLSS, and AMD FSR support. However, the new PC release will almost certainly reflect the Xbox Series X version, which introduced the likes of upgraded materials, particles, and
2021-11-17 15:13 UTC · PCGamesN · editor@pcgamesn.com
After releasing an Optimised for Series X|S patch for Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice earlier this year, developer Ninja Theory has finally released a patch for the PC version that brings substantial accessibility and graphical enhancements to the game. The patch is live right now and comes at no extra cost to current or future players. The most transformative change to the game's visuals comes in the form of ray tracing, which is used to render more accurate reflections and shadows. Ninja Theory has also taken the opportunity to update the game's materials, particles, and LOD (level of detail) s
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