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

PlatinumGames is commemorating the 15th anniversary of the original Bayonetta with a year-long celebration, expressing gratitude to fans for their enduring support. The original game, released in October 2009 (Japan) and January 2010 (globally), garnered critical acclaim for its innovative design and fast-paced gameplay, sparking a successful franchise primarily on Nintendo platforms.

The stylish action title, directed by Hideki Kamiya, introduced players to Bayonetta, a formidable Umbra Witch wielding guns, impressive martial arts, and magic-infused hair to battle supernatural foes. Its creative premise and exhilarating combat, reminiscent of Devil May Cry, quickly established Bayonetta as a memorable video game anti-heroine. While Sega published the initial release across multiple 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. Bayonetta also appears as a playable character in recent Super Smash Bros. installments.

PlatinumGames recently announced a "Bayonetta 15th Anniversary Year" for 2025, promising special announcements and celebratory content. Details remain scarce, but the developer encourages fans to follow their social media channels for updates.

Bayonetta's 15th Anniversary: A Year of Celebrations

Already, Wayo Records has released a limited-edition Bayonetta music box, showcasing a design inspired by Bayonetta's Super Mirror and playing "Theme Of Bayonetta - Mysterious Destiny" composed by Masami Ueda. PlatinumGames is also distributing monthly Bayonetta-themed smartphone wallpapers, with January's featuring Bayonetta and Jeanne in kimonos under a full moon.

Even fifteen years later, the original Bayonetta remains influential, refining the stylish action genre pioneered by Devil May Cry. Its unique mechanics, such as Witch Time, significantly impacted subsequent PlatinumGames titles like Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance and Nier: Automata. Fans eagerly anticipate the upcoming announcements throughout this special anniversary year.