Summary
Bayonettadeveloper PlatinumGames is celebrating the original game’s 15th anniversary with a special yearlong event in honor of the franchise’s fans. The originalBayonettawas released on June 30, 2025, in Japan and January 2010 across the rest of the world. It was directed by Hideki Kamiya ofDevil May CryandViewtiful Joefame, featuring his trademark stylish action as players stepped into the role of Bayonetta, a powerful Umbra Witch who fights supernatural enemies using guns, over-the-top martial arts, and her magically-empowered hair.
The firstBayonettagame was met with high praise due to its creative premise and fast-paced,Devil May Cry-like gameplay, with Bayonetta herself quickly taking her place in the pantheon offemale video game anti-heros. While the original game was published by Sega and released across multiple platforms, the two later sequels were published by Nintendo as first-party exclusives on the Wii U and Nintendo Switch, respectively. A prequel titledBayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demonwas released on the Switch in 2023 and featured a younger version of the lead character. Bayonetta’s adult self would also appear as a playable character in the latestSuper Smash Bros.entries.
2025 marks the15th anniversary of the originalBayonetta, and developerPlatinumGamesrecently posted a message thanking fans for their support over the years. This heartfelt message also heralds PlatinumGames’ “Bayonetta15th Anniversary Year,” which will be celebrated throughout 2025 and feature a variety of special announcements. There aren’t many details about the studio’s 2025Bayonettaplans yet, with the developer advising fans to stay tuned on social media for future developments.
2025 Marks the 15th Anniversary of Bayonetta
So far, Wayo Records has released a limited-editionBayonettamusic box, which features a design based on the original version of Bayonetta’s Super Mirror and plays the melody of “Theme Of Bayonetta - Mysterious Destiny” by famedResident EvilandOkamicomposer Masami Ueda. PlatinumGames is also giving away specialBayonetta-themed smartphone calendar wallpapers every month, with January’s featuring Bayonetta and Jeanne dressed in kimonos beneath a full moon.
Even 15 years after its initial release, the originalBayonettais hailed by many for refining the stylish action established byDevil May Cryand similar titles by introducing unique concepts like the slow-motion Witch Time mechanic andpaving the way for future PlatinumGames titleslikeMetal Gear Rising: RevengeanceandNier: Automata. Fans will need to keep their eyes peeled for future announcements duringBayonetta’s special 15th anniversary year.
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From PlatinumGames’ legendary director Hideki Kamiya of Resident Evil and Devil May Cry fame, SEGA brings one of the most universally acclaimed character action games of all time to PC.Bayonetta. The last survivor of an ancient witch clan who keep the balance between light, dark and chaos. Entombed to protect herself – and the world as we know it – Bayonetta is discovered and revived after 500 years, sparking a chain of events with cataclysmic repercussions.Thrust straight into battle, with only one clue to her past, Bayonetta must discover the truth and fight for the future. Her daunting conquest sees her face off against countless angelic enemies and giant foes in a game of 100% pure action.
