
Here’s a weird one: Ninja Theory has renamed its cinematic story game from Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 to Hellblade 2: Senua’s Saga today. (No, I’m not using roman numerals, they’re bad for SEO.)
I assume this change is designed to separate the sequel from the new game Senua, which sounds like it’ll be more of a self-contained experience.
Writing on the Xbox Wire, boss Dom Matthews described it as a kind of “additive” adventure – one you don’t necessarily need experience with the previous instalments to enjoy.
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He explained:
“This is a game that welcomes in new players as well – it’s all very much presented in a way that, if you haven’t been there, then you’re fully going to understand and get what’s happening in this title. Our ambition is that this is a story the Hellblade fans are going to love, but is welcoming to new fans too, who will love it just as much.”
I always thought the name Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 was a little bit odd, so I’m actually not surprised to see Ninja Theory edit it here – even if it’s happened years after release.
It’s not really a big story, I suppose, but one of those branding oddities I picked up on in the aftermath of the Xbox Showcase.





