PlatinumGames Marks Bayonetta\'s 15th Anniversary with Year-Long Celebration

PlatinumGames Celebrates Bayonetta's 15th Anniversary with a Year of Festivities!

To commemorate fifteen years of the iconic Umbra Witch, PlatinumGames is launching a year-long celebration honoring fans' unwavering support. The original Bayonetta, released October 29th, 2009 (Japan) and January 2010 (globally), redefined stylish action with its creative premise and fast-paced gameplay, a hallmark of director Hideki Kamiya's vision (known for Devil May Cry and Viewtiful Joe). Players embraced Bayonetta, a powerful witch wielding guns, martial arts, and magically-enhanced hair to battle supernatural foes.

Initially published by Sega, the Bayonetta franchise found a home with Nintendo for its subsequent installments, becoming first-party exclusives on the Wii U and Nintendo Switch. A prequel, Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon, further expanded the lore in 2023, showcasing a younger Bayonetta. The mature Bayonetta also made a memorable appearance as a playable character in recent Super Smash Bros. titles.

PlatinumGames recently expressed gratitude to fans, announcing "Bayonetta's 15th Anniversary Year" for 2025. While details remain scarce, the developer promises exciting announcements throughout the year. Keep an eye on their social media channels for updates.

2025: A Year of Bayonetta Celebrations

Already underway are special anniversary initiatives. Wayo Records has released a limited-edition Bayonetta music box, featuring the Super Mirror design and Masami Ueda's "Theme of Bayonetta - Mysterious Destiny." PlatinumGames is also releasing monthly Bayonetta-themed smartphone wallpapers, with January's showcasing Bayonetta and Jeanne in kimonos under a full moon.

Even after 15 years, the original Bayonetta remains influential, refining stylish action gameplay with innovations like Witch Time. Its impact resonates in subsequent PlatinumGames titles like Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance and Nier: Automata. Stay tuned for more exciting reveals throughout this special anniversary year!