chapter move up Kim Hyun-tae surprisingly hinted at a possible partnership with PlatinumGames, which could lead to a new installment of Bayonetta. While we’re not talking about an officially launched project, the announcement sounds particularly interesting against the backdrop of uncertainty over the future of the famous series following the departure of creator Hideki Kamiya.
The reason for the discussion about a possible Bayonetta sequel is that the two studios are working together to create special content for Bayonetta. Star Blade. Shift Up will initially release on PlayStation 5 in 2024, followed by a PC version in 2025. Now the project is expanding its audience to Nintendo Switch 2: the console version is scheduled to be released on November 5th.
At the same time as “Stellar Blade” is released on the new platform, the game will also be based on Bayonetta. Additionally, the add-on bundle isn’t exclusive to Switch 2 – it will be available on PS5 and PC as well. It will include four costumes: an image of Bayonetta herself, Jenny’s costume, a nun’s costume and the original version black hairdesigned directly by Kim Hyun-tae.
When making DLC, Shift Up and platinum gamesthanks to the author for managing to keep the new images as close to Bayonetta’s original style as possible. This is especially important for fans of the series, since we’re not just talking about themed costumes, but a joint project between the two studios that is directly tied to the modern history of both series.
In an interview with Famitsu, Kim Hyun-tae and PlatinumGames CEO Atsushi Inaba discussed the creation of the content and exchanged appreciation for each other’s work. Inaba has a direct connection to Bayonetta’s history: he served as executive producer on all major games in the series.
It was during this conversation that King made his most interesting remarks. The person in charge of Shift Up stated that he is very interested in the character creation of the new “Bayonetta” and is willing to continue to cooperate with PlatinumGames in the future. In other words, this is more of a proposal and expression of interest than a confirmed plan for a fourth installment.
Inaba did not announce the launch of a joint project, but expressed interest in further cooperation with Shift Up. Therefore, it’s unclear whether this exchange of ideas will develop into full development of a new Bayonetta.
However, the opportunity itself is compelling due to the franchise’s status. Hideki Kamiya, the creator of Bayonetta and one of the main writers of the original game, left Platinum Games in 2023. The future of the series has since become less certain, although its owners SEGA Continue to use famous witches in third-party projects.
Specifically, Bayonetta is supposed to appear as a free character in Sonic Racing: Crossover Worlds. Additionally, heroines have become part of crossover content first descendant 2025. Collaborations like this allow us to maintain interest in the series even in the absence of new mature games.
The show’s copyright history complicates the situation. PlatinumGames develops all of the major Bayonetta games, but the intellectual property rights themselves belong to Sega. After the release of the first part in 2009, the publisher of subsequent projects became Nintendothat’s why “Bayonetta 2” and “Bayonetta 3” All are sold exclusively on the company’s platform. In 2023, they also launched a spin-off called Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon.
As such, Shift Up’s involvement in the next Bayonetta will require solving a number of issues, from publishing deals and platforms to the direction of the series itself. no formal plan Bayonetta 4 Not yet announced.