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[Spyxos]

Microsoft has confirmed that the sequel to Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, Hellblade 2, is set for release in the year 2024.

Speaking during the latest episode of The Fourth Curtain podcast, President of Game Content and Studios for Microsoft’s Xbox, Matt Booty, shared that Hellblade 2 is planned for release sometime late in 2024. Given the expanded portfolio of game studios at Microsoft after recent acquisitions, Matt was asked whether he has a “slate strategy” across the entire portfolio or if it is mostly managing release windows for major titles.

Matt responded by stating that Microsoft has a goal of a major release happening around four times a year, so there’s something new coming out every three months. He gave the example of Starfield and then Forza Motorsport this year in 2023. Heading into 2024, he mentioned games like ARA and Towerborne as games that are expected to kick things off for the year. He then mentioned Hellblade 2, and said that it is planned for release later in the year.

Microsoft Confirms Hellblade 2 Is Set For A 2024 Release

Microsoft has confirmed that the sequel to Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice, Hellblade 2, is set for release in the year 2024.

gameinfinitus.com

 

[analog_future]

They confirmed this back in June at their summer showcase.

 

[Spyxos]

They confirmed this back in June at their summer showcase.

I was not aware of this.

 

[cormack12]

Cant wait for this. Please do not disappoint.

 

[Zathalus]

Sounds like 5 published games for next year, ARA, Towerborne, FS 23, Hellblade 2, and Avowed. Unless one or more get delayed.

 

[The Cockatrice]

 

[Riky]

Great news, this and Avowed mean a great year again already.

 

[ChorizoPicozo]

ok. 2025 then.

 

[midnightAI]

What about Project Mara?

 

[analog_future]

Sounds like 5 published games for next year, ARA, Towerborne, FS 23, Hellblade 2, and Avowed. Unless one or more get delayed.

Maybe a surprise or two ala Hi-Fi Rush as well.

Should be a good year! I'm actually looking forward to Avowed the most.

 

[SmokedMeat]

I hope they improve the gameplay.

 

[LordCBH]

Hopefully it’s better than the first game, because the first game was not good but had an interesting concept.

 

[ChiefDada]

Great news, this and Avowed mean a great year again already.

"Again"?

 

[acm2000]

my most anticipated 2024 release.

 

[Zathalus]

"Again"?

Of the console manufacturers only Nintendo had a great year this year. Xbox lacked any must have titles (although much better output compared to 2022) and Playstation only had Spider-Man 2. Nintendo came in swinging with Zelda, Mario, Metroid, and Xenoblade. Oh and Mario RPG is around the corner as well.

 

[ADiTAR]

Well, that seems kinda obvious considering we have two months left in the year.

 

[Jboemios]

Sounds like 5 published games for next year, ARA, Towerborne, FS 23, Hellblade 2, and Avowed. Unless one or more get delayed.

I would add Clockwork Revolution. I am pretty sure that game is near going gold.

 

[Zathalus]

I would add Clockwork Revolution. I am pretty sure that game is near going gold.

One can hope, Wasteland 3 was damn good.

 

[DJ12]

Make it 2025 and release it bug free.

 

[phant0m]

wow, a game they showcased at the console launch finally shows up halfway through the gen

 

[ADiTAR]

Sounds like 5 published games for next year, ARA, Towerborne, FS 23, Hellblade 2, and Avowed. Unless one or more get delayed.

Don't forget Princess Peach: Showtime! and the Paper Mario Remake.

 

[JackMcGunns]

ok. 2025 then.

Exactly the response I would expect from you...

 

[JackMcGunns]

"Again"?

Console warring BS aside where you think only exclusive games matter and not the combination of both, this is what it looked like for me in 2023, I enjoyed a good mix of games.

Forza Motorsport
HiFi Rush
Sea of Stars
Star Wars Jedi Survivor
Starfield
Resident Evil 4 remake
Alan Wake 2
Remnant 2
Hogwarts Legacy
Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
Street Fighter 6
Robocop: Rogue City
Baldur's Gate 3


PS. Don't laugh at Robocop, I'm a fan and the studio did an excellent job capitalizing on its nostalgia.

 

[Schmick]

Of course it will otherwise it wouldn't feature in this months Xbox Direct