The buzz around Xbox’s blockbuster title, Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2, suggests that it might soon make its debut on the PS5. This move wouldn’t be entirely surprising, as it’s a trend we’ve seen with several other Xbox exclusives transitioning to PlayStation platforms.
Hellblade 2, a sequel to the much-praised Senua’s Sacrifice, continues to garner attention for its stunning graphics and immersive sound design. Extending its reach to include PlayStation’s audience seems like a smart move to expand its fanbase even further. If this transition happens, it will underscore Xbox’s growing strategy of bringing its first-party games to competitor consoles.
Released on May 21, 2024, for PC and Xbox Series X/S, Hellblade 2 has been under the spotlight due to its gripping gameplay and storyline. Developed by Ninja Theory, a subsidiary of Xbox, the game received widespread acclaim and won several awards at The Game Awards 2024. Recently, several first-party titles like Forza Horizon 5 and Age of Mythology: Retold have made similar cross-platform moves, fueling speculation that Hellblade 2 could follow suit.
Jez Corden from Windows Central hinted at this possibility on Twitter. He suggested that it’s more a question of “when” rather than “if” Hellblade 2 will join the PS5 lineup. According to Corden, the announcement could potentially coincide with the State of Play event scheduled for February 12, 2025. He also mentioned that South of Midnight, an Xbox exclusive slated for April 2025, might also find a home on PlayStation in due course.
If Xbox continues this trend, it will further emphasize the strategy of diversifying platform availability, a strategy evident since the launch of various other titles like 2022’s Pentiment and the upcoming Doom: The Dark Ages, both confirmed for multiple consoles. With Hellblade 2 possibly joining this list, fans on all platforms might have more to look forward to.
Hellblade 2 isn’t the only game rumored to port over. Alongside it, games like Halo: The Master Chief Collection and Gears of War: Ultimate Edition are also expected to jump ship, though official announcements are still pending. The successful confirmation of Age of Mythology: Retold for PlayStation only serves to add more credibility to these rumors.
So, PlayStation fans might soon step into Senua’s shoes in a narrative-rich, beautiful, and haunting world. With Xbox’s adaptive approach, gamers can hope for an exhilarating experience regardless of their chosen console.
