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

Celebrating 15 Years of Bayonetta: A Year-Long Celebration

PlatinumGames is commemorating the 15th anniversary of the iconic Bayonetta with a year-long celebration, expressing gratitude to fans for their unwavering support. The original game, released in 2009 (Japan) and 2010 (worldwide), captivated players with its innovative gameplay and stylish action, a hallmark of director Hideki Kamiya's work. This success led to sequels exclusively on Nintendo platforms, solidifying Bayonetta's status as a beloved video game icon.

Bayonetta's debut was lauded for its imaginative premise and fast-paced combat, reminiscent of Devil May Cry. Bayonetta herself quickly became a celebrated female anti-hero in gaming. While Sega published the first title across multiple platforms, Nintendo published the subsequent installments as exclusives for 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 appears as a playable fighter in recent Super Smash Bros. games.

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

Bayonetta's Enduring Legacy

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

Fifteen years later, the original Bayonetta continues to be praised for its refinement of stylish action, introducing innovations like Witch Time and influencing subsequent PlatinumGames titles such as Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance and Nier: Automata. Fans eagerly anticipate the upcoming anniversary announcements.