PlatinumGames, the developer behind the iconic Bayonetta series, is commemorating the original game's 15th anniversary with a dedicated year-long celebration honoring its loyal fanbase. Released on October 29, 2009, in Japan and January 2010 internationally, the original Bayonetta, directed by Hideki Kamiya (renowned for Devil May Cry and Viewtiful Joe), introduced players to the powerful Umbra Witch, Bayonetta, and her exhilarating blend of gunplay, over-the-top martial arts, and magically-enhanced hair.
The first Bayonetta game earned widespread praise for its innovative concept and exhilarating, Devil May Cry-inspired gameplay. Bayonetta quickly became a celebrated figure in the pantheon of female video game anti-heroes. While Sega published the original game across multiple platforms, subsequent sequels became Nintendo first-party 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. The adult Bayonetta also appears as a playable character in the latest Super Smash Bros. installments.
2025 marks the 15th anniversary of the original Bayonetta, and PlatinumGames recently expressed gratitude to fans for their unwavering support. This heartfelt message launched "Bayonetta's 15th Anniversary Year," a year-long celebration throughout 2025 featuring various special announcements. While specifics regarding PlatinumGames' 2025 Bayonetta plans remain scarce, the developer encourages fans to follow their social media channels for updates.
Wayo Records has already released a limited-edition Bayonetta music box, featuring a design based on Bayonetta's Super Mirror and playing "Theme of Bayonetta - Mysterious Destiny," composed by Masami Ueda (known for Resident Evil and Okami). PlatinumGames is also releasing exclusive Bayonetta-themed smartphone calendar wallpapers monthly, with January's featuring Bayonetta and Jeanne in kimonos under a full moon.
Even fifteen years after its debut, the original Bayonetta continues to be lauded for refining stylish action gameplay pioneered by Devil May Cry, introducing innovative mechanics like Witch Time, and influencing subsequent PlatinumGames titles such as Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance and Nier: Automata. Fans eagerly anticipate further announcements throughout Bayonetta's special 15th-anniversary year.
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