

While pre-orders for the Standard Edition of Bayonetta 3 are now up on the Nintendo Store for $59.99 as of today, the publisher also revealed a few details on another upcoming special release for the game. Calling herself Viola, this trainee Witch will accompany Bayonetta through her journey to eradicate the Homunculi. Will the demon be tamed by her charms, and her weapons Let the choirs of Heaven open to the symphony of Hells son eating a slice of pizza. It seems that the player will be able to play through different instances of Bayonetta depending on the level, but that’s not all, as a new playable character was also introduced in the trailer. May the witch battle the demon for a chance of redemption and freedom. There’s also quite a bit of new gameplay mechanics introduced, including one seemingly inspired by Capcom’s other hack-and-slash hit title, Devil May Cry V.īayonetta 3 will feature not just one Bayonetta, but multiple of the Witches, each with their own powers and abilities.

This time, it’s revealed that she will be facing the Homunculi, man-made monstrosities hellbent on destruction. The three-and-a-half-minute trailer sets up a slice of the story for hardcore Bayonetta fans, as the Umbra Witch finds herself once again on a mission to save the world. The game is now up for pre-orders on the official Nintendo site, and to commemorate the announcement, the publisher also shared a brand-new action-packed trailer which you can check out below. After much teasing and almost five years since its initial announcement, PlatinumGames and Nintendo finally announced the Bayonetta 3 release date, with the Umbra Witch making her way back to Nintendo Switch on October 28.
