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Elie Gould

Hellblade 2 trailers, gameplay, length and what you need to know

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Hellblade 2 is finally here, and the next chapter in Senua's story is available for all players on Xbox and PC, having arrived day one on Game Pass.

Prior to its launch, we compiled everything we knew and all news and information about the release into one page so you'd be able to access everything you needed to know in one place. Now the game is out, this page contains everything you might need to know about the game before playing, including how long the game is, all of the latest trailers, as well as info on the main cast.

Here's everything you need to know about Hellblade 2 before playing. Also, you can now check out our Hellblade 2 review to see what we thought of it.

Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2: cut to the chase

What is it? The sequel to 2017's Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice
When did it come out? May 21, 2024
What can I play it on? Xbox Series X|S and PC

Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 release date and platforms

Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 released on May 21, 2024. It's available on Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, and PC. Xbox Game Pass subscribers can also play the game at launch, at no extra cost.

Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 trailers

The most recent trailer for Hellblade 2 was shared just hours before the release of the game. It's the launch trailer, and can be viewed below:

Another Senua's Saga: Hellblade II trailer was shown as part of the Xbox Direct. Rather than being an in-game trailer, we got a general overview of the game, including a look at combat, how immersion has been considered, and a look at the musical composition of the game. Toward the end of this overview, we finally got a release date, marking May 21 as when we can expect Hellblade 2 to launch. The full presentation can be seen below:

Prior to this, the most recent trailer we had for Senua's Saga: Hellblade II was shown at The Game Awards. The trailer includes a deeper insight into in-game content and spotlights the phenomenal graphics we can expect from the experience. The trailer closes by reminding us that the game is set to launch in 2024 but offers no specifics. The full trailer can be seen below:

The Xbox Games Showcase trailer offers another look at the setting of the game alongside a release window of 2024. For a four-minute trailer, not a whole lot of insight into gameplay is provided, but alongside some incredibly immersive 3D audio and some breathtaking graphics, Hellblade 2 is shaping up to be a strong contender for one of the best Xbox games.

Prior to the Xbox Games Showcase in 2023, the previous trailer released for Hellblade 2 was a Dev Diary that documented how Ninja Theory worked around the pandemic and location restrictions to ensure it portrays the game's location in Iceland in the most authentic way possible.

We've scattered a few extra trailers for Hellblade 2 throughout this article, but for more videos, be sure to check out Ninja Theory's official YouTube channel.

Hellblade 2 chapters - how long to beat the game

Hellblade 2 will take the average player around 7-9 hours to beat. If you want to see and explore everything the game has to offer however, you'll be looking at 11 hours. Here are the main chapters:

Chapter One - Reykjanesta
Chapter Two - Freyslaug
Chapter Three - Rauðhólar
Chapter Four - Huldufólk
Chapter Five - Bárðarvik
Chapter Six - Borgarvirki

Hellblade 2 Achievements

There are 11 Achievements to collect during your Hellblade 2 playthrough. Here's how to unlock each of them. Note that the majority of Achievements in Hellblade 2 are secret. Skip this section if you'd like to avoid spoilers.

Tales of Midgard (100 GS) - Collect all the Lorestangir
Glimpses of the Gods (100 GS) - Reveal secret paths behind hidden faces
The Next Sign (100 GS) - Survive the shipwreck and capture the Bjarg slavemaster
The Man in the Middle (100 GS) - Rescue the stranger from the draugar ritual
The Hidden World (100 GS) - Find the entrance to the realm of the Hiddenfolk
Returned to the Earth (100 GS) - Speak Ingunn’s name, and release Illtauga from her rage
The Storm Calmed (100 GS) - Speak Saegeirr’s name, and end Sjávarrisi’s isolation
A Guiding Light (100 GS) - Guide your followers through the forest to reach Borgavirki
End the Tyranny (150 GS) - Expose the Godi’s lies and end the tyranny
Worth a Thousand Words (25 GS) - Open Photo Mode
Seeing Things Differently (25 GS) - Launch any chapter with an alternate narrator

Hellblade 2 PC Requirements

Here are the minimum PC requirements for Hellblade 2:

OS: Windows 10/11 64 Bit
Processor: Intel i5-8400 | AMD Ryzen 5 2600
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia GTX 1070 | AMD RX 5700 | Intel Arc A580
Storage: 70 GB available space
Additional Notes: SSD Required

And now the Recommended PC requirements:

OS: Windows 10/11 64 Bit
Processor: Intel i7-10700K | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X
Memory: 16 GB RAM
Graphics: Nvidia RTX 3080 | AMD RX 6800 XT | Intel Arc A770
Storage: 70 GB available space
Additional Notes: SSD Required

Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 story and setting

The first Hellblade saw Senua journey to find her dead lover's soul. Venturing to the fires of Helheim, she fought against all the odds and even the goddess of death herself, Hella.

While the main story focused on action-adventure Hellblade also saw more mature themes woven through the narrative. Filled with psychological struggles, Senua slowly comes to terms with everything that has happened to her. This is continued in Hellblade 2, as Senua battles her way through Viking Iceland.

Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 gameplay

In this six-minute gameplay trailer shown at The Game Awards 2021, we saw Senua and a group of warriors travel to a cold and wet coastal cave. Scattered with bones and debris, you instantly know that there is something wrong.

Similarly to the first game, your thoughts doubt you, as every action you take is met with quiet whispers of dread and discomfort. But after a short set-up, we can finally see what Senua came here to find and kill; a giant.

The fight ensues with the giant chasing Senua, calling her name, and eating her fellow soldiers. The entire sequence is heart-racing and beautifully scripted. If this is anything to go off of, then, Hellblade 2 looks like it's going to be a memorable sequel.

In the most recent trailer, we see gameplay glimpses in-between developer commentary. We still don't see too much, but the intense one on one fights seem to be returning.