“I can’t really answer that right now,” he said on the subject of a new Bayonetta game. “We have a strong desire to further develop the character of Bayonetta and expand her world. Please look forward to seeing what form that takes in the future.”

The subject was broached thanks to Inaba talking alongside Hyung-tae Kim of Stellar Blade developer Shift Up as part of the two companies promoting the Bayonetta crossover with Stellar Blade for the latter’s Nintendo Switch 2 version. It is also worth noting that PlatinumGames hasn’t really worked on a Nintendo Switch 2 project, with its last Nintendo game being Bayonetta Origins. Since then, the company has worked on major releases like Ninja Gaiden 4.

PlatinumGames is also confirmed to be working on Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Last Ronin. A trailer for the title was released back in June, confirming that the Bayonetta developer would work on the action game. While we didn’t get too many details about the title from the trailer, it will presumably adapt the comic mini-series published between 2020 and 2022.

The story of The Last Ronin comics revolved around a dark future timeline where the Foot Clan was able to successfully take over New York City. In the meantime, only a single Ninja Turtle has survived the ensuing battles and, taking on the mantle of “the Last Ronin”, has sworn revenge against the grandson of Shredder for the death of his brothers.

Back in 2025, PlatinumGames celebrated the 15th anniversary of the franchise by releasing things like wallpapers and a limited-edition music box produced by Wayo Records that plays “Mysterious Destiny”. At the time, however, the company had said that there are “a few things in store to celebrate this milestone” with “various” planned announcements that are yet to come.

In the meantime, many of the developers who had worked on Bayonetta, including series creator Hideki Kamiya, have left PlatinumGames. Kamiya notably helped found a brand-new studio – Clovers – which is working with Capcom on a brand-new Okami game. Back in August, the company announced a major expansion to its audio team, bringing in Hiroshi Yamaguchi, Hitomi Kurokawa, and Aoba Nakanishi, among others.

The new additions to the audio team are long-time industry veterans and have even worked with Kamiya on projects ranging from the Bayonetta franchise to games like The Wonderful 101. Misaki Shindo and Hiroki Niwa have also joined Clovers, with the former having previously worked on The Wonderful 101 and NieR: Automata, and the latter having done sound design on Ninja Gaiden 4 and Bayonetta 3.

Alongside freebies like phone wallpapers monthly, there’s a limited edition music box produced by Wayo Records. The latter plays the theme “Mysterious Destiny” by Masami Ueda and retails for €220.00. However, PlatinumGames’ tweet revealed that it has “a few things in store to celebrate this milestone”, with the official blog also teasing “various” planned announcements.

Whether there are any game-related announcements remains to be seen, so stay tuned for updates. The last title in the franchise was Bayonetta 3 in October 2022 for the Nintendo Switch. It features a new antagonist, Singularity, whom Bayonetta traverses multiple universes to fight. A new character, Viola, joins the fray with her own unique moves and abilities.

Check out our review of Bayonetta 3 here. We gave it an eight out of ten, praising the gameplay and spectacle while criticizing the technical issues and late story developments.

It’s Bayonetta’s 15th Anniversary Year!💋💄

Bayonetta released internationally in January 2010 so we’re making 2025 into a year of celebration🎉
We have a few things in store to celebrate this milestone so keep your eyes peeled👀https://t.co/MNkIPRKgxB#BAYONETTA15th

— PlatinumGames Inc. (@platinumgames) January 6, 2025

Speaking to Famitsu (translation via Gematsu), studio CEO and director Kim Hyung Tae confirmed that PlatinumGames’ acclaimed title was a “huge driving force” for the project.

“Yes. NieR: Automata was a huge driving force behind me working on this project. It made me realize once again that I wanted to make a game like Stellar Blade.” Other titles that served as inspirations include Bayonetta, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, and Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice.

Tae is also a fan of God of War, which offered the “experience of a vast world without being completely open-world.” This may explain Stellar Blade’s semi-open world approach, especially as players venture into the desert to fight Naytibas, haywire robots, hostile human survivors, and mutated monstrosities.

Stellar Blade launches on April 26th, exclusively for PS5. Head here for more details on the story. A Deluxe Edition is also available to pre-order for $80 and includes some outfits for protagonist Eve and supporting characters Lily and Adam.

Speaking in a recent video uploaded to his channel, in response to a question from a fan, Kamiya touched on the topic of the Bayonetta series, and said that though his vision for the 9-instalment saga is unlikely to now see the light of day, he expects the series to continue in his absence.

“I’ve talked about this in various interviews, that the Bayonetta series would consist of a total of nine episodes, and that I wanted to grow the franchise as the Bayonetta saga, but it seems like I may have to take the full saga to the grave with me,” Kamiya said. “It’s a shame. It’s not like I own the Bayonetta IP, but I suppose those who do will probably keep it going.”

Prior to his departure, last year, Kamiya spoke about his plans for the franchise, confirming that he had several sequels and spinoffs in mind that he intended to pitch to PlatinumGames. What direction the series will take in Kamiya’s absence remains to be seen, though series fans will be hoping that it’s not too long before we get some clarity on that front.

Speaking in an interview with IGN, PlatinumGames vice president Hideki Kamiya, creator of the Bayonetta franchise, said that he intends to keep making Bayonetta games as long as he can, and that he has every intention of pitching more sequels to the studio.

“I personally can’t conceive the Bayonetta series ever ending,” Kamiya said. “I want to make a Bayonetta 4 and Bayonetta 5, and I intend on pitching them to the company. We often talk internally about how we could make nine of them. I want people who love the Bayonetta series to believe me when I say: ‘I’m not going to do anything that will betray the players.'”

Interestingly, Kamiya has also said that he can conceive of many possible Bayonetta spinoffs in the future. Recently, the developer and Nintendo announced one such action-adventure spinoff with Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon, which is due out in March.

“I would like to make spin-offs. It’s an established part of the character Jeanne that she also works as a superhero named Cutie J. I’d even like to make a spin-off for that,” he said. “Keeping the Bayonetta series going is of the utmost importance to me, so I’m not fixated on what numbers are attached to a game’s title. I want to be able to depict the extensive world of Bayonetta that is inside my head.”

Bayonetta 3 is available now on Nintendo Switch. Read our review of the game through here.

PlatinumGames’ classic action title has been available on the Nintendo Switch since early 2018, but until now, only as a digital release. It’s been announced that on September 30, Nintendo will also launch a standalone physical version of the original Bayonetta, which will retail for $29.99. As per Nintendo, the game’s pre-orders will only entail a limited number of copies of the physical release, and will only be available at select retailers. More details on the same will be coming at a later date.

Bayonetta 3, meanwhile, will launch exclusively for the Nintendo Switch on October 28.

Hashimoto has a number of other big games to his credit, serving as a producer on Bayonetta and lead VFX for Resident Evil, Resident Evil 3 and Resident Evil 4. It should be interesting to see what direction the fighter takes, especially following the departure of series producer Yoshinori Ono.

Though official details are wanting, there are plenty of rumors and reports to fall back on. Insider AestheticGamer (aka Dusk Golem) noted that it’s running on RE Engine, much like the publisher’s other recent titles. Previous rumors also indicated that the title would launch for Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PS4, PS5 and PC. Stay tuned for more details in the meantime.

Street Fighter 6, the newest entry in the Street Fighter series, has finally been revealed!
I'm pleased to share that I'm working on it as one of the game designers.
Please look forward to further news! https://t.co/uPTi7tp958

— 橋本祐介 Yusuke Hashimoto (@yusuke8shimoto) February 21, 2022

For fans of over-the-top crazy action, particularly of the PlatinumGames variety, the Bayonetta and Vanquish 10th Anniversary Bundle is out now on PS4 and Xbox One. As the name indicates, it packs Bayonetta and Vanquish in one awesome package. Check out the release trailer below.

One of the studio’s most celebrated titles, Bayonetta follows the titular Umbral Witch as she battles demons and angels alike to learn more about her past. The hack and slash, combo-heavy action calls Devil May Cry to mind but with lots of crazy QTEs and boss battles. On the other hand, Vanquish is a cover-based shooter where you can rocket slide and shoot foes in slow-mo. Despite its short length, it’s action is insanely fun.

The Bayonetta and Vanquish 10th Anniversary Bundle costs $39.99 with both titles sporting updated visuals. They also support 4K resolution and 60 frames per second on PS4 Pro and Xbox One X so that’s a plus. A sleek steelbook, whose creation you can watch here, is also available with the physical edition.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bv-GSjT74nQ

It’s hard to believe, but roughly a decade ago, PlatinumGames was formed. The company came together primarily from several high profile employees leaving Capcom (from a production studio called Clover). PlatinumGames has continued on as one of the busiest work for hire studios out there. But soon, we can revisit two of the company’s initial wave of titles, and today we got a look at the physical double-pack release.

Bayonetta and Vanquish were recent confirmed to get remasters in February. While you will be able to buy both games digitally separately, you can get both together physically as well, with a special steelbook. Today, Sega released a video that shows the process of mixing the two franchises together in the fantastic artwork shown on the steelbook. Check it out below.

Bayonetta & Vanquish 10th Anniversary Bundle will release for both PlayStation 4 and Xbox One on February 18th. The third entry in the Bayonetta series is being developed for the Switch right now, while Vanquish never received a sequel, since the initial release was considered a commercial flop.

https://twitter.com/SEGA/status/1214230146489749510

Over the last week, there have been multiple leaks for remasters of PlatinumGames’ excellent action titles Bayonetta and Vanquish on the occasion of both their 10th anniversaries, and recently, thanks to a leaked trailer, the leaks were all but confirmed. Now, Sega have officially announced Bayonetta & Vanquish 10th Anniversary Bundle for the PS4 and Xbox One.

Priced at $39.99, the bundle will, of course, include both games, remastered for current gen consoles. Meanwhile, on the PS4 Pro and the Xbox One X, both titles will run at 4K and 60 frames per second, which should be particularly exciting, giving the kind of games these two are. The physical release on both consoles will come with an embossed steelbook case as well.

The bundle launches on February 18, 2020, and is definitely something you should pick up if you’re a fan of action games. If nothing else, it’s a great chance to dive into the criminally underrated and often overlooked Vanquish- this, incidentally, is the first time the shooter is going to be available on current gen platforms.

https://youtu.be/-5nE_xnAnqY