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

PlatinumGames Celebrates Bayonetta's 15th Anniversary with a Year-Long Fan Celebration

PlatinumGames is commemorating the 15th anniversary of the original Bayonetta with a year-long celebration, expressing gratitude to fans for their unwavering support. The original game, released October 29, 2009 (Japan) and January 2010 (globally), captivated players with its innovative design and exhilarating gameplay, a hallmark of director Hideki Kamiya's signature stylish action. Players took on the role of Bayonetta, a formidable Umbra Witch wielding guns, exceptional martial arts, and magically-enhanced hair to combat supernatural foes.

Bayonetta's initial release garnered critical acclaim for its creative storyline and fast-paced, Devil May Cry-inspired combat. Bayonetta quickly became a celebrated figure in the pantheon of female video game protagonists. While Sega published the first game across various platforms, subsequent sequels became Nintendo exclusives on the Wii U and Nintendo Switch. A prequel, Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon, featuring a younger Bayonetta, launched on the Switch in 2023. The adult Bayonetta also made appearances as a playable character in recent Super Smash Bros. installments.

PlatinumGames recently announced its "Bayonetta 15th Anniversary Year," promising a series of special announcements throughout 2025. While specifics remain scarce, the developer encourages fans to follow their social media channels for updates.

Commemorative Items and Future Plans

Already released is a limited-edition Bayonetta music box from Wayo Records, featuring the Super Mirror design and the "Theme Of Bayonetta - Mysterious Destiny" melody by Masami Ueda. PlatinumGames is also releasing monthly Bayonetta-themed smartphone wallpapers, with January's featuring Bayonetta and Jeanne in kimonos.

Even after 15 years, the original Bayonetta continues to be praised for its refinement of stylish action, introducing innovative mechanics like Witch Time and influencing future PlatinumGames titles such as Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance and Nier: Automata. Fans eagerly anticipate further announcements throughout this special anniversary year.