Bayonetta Celebrates 15th Anniversary

PlatinumGames Celebrates Bayonetta's 15th Anniversary with Year-Long Fan Event

PlatinumGames is commemorating the 15th anniversary of the original Bayonetta with a year-long celebration, expressing gratitude to fans for their enduring support. Released on October 29, 2009 (Japan) and January 2010 (globally), the original Bayonetta, directed by Hideki Kamiya, introduced the Umbra Witch and her signature blend of gunplay, martial arts, and hair-based magic.

The game's innovative premise and fast-paced action, reminiscent of Devil May Cry, garnered critical acclaim, solidifying Bayonetta's status as a prominent female video game anti-hero. While Sega published the original title across multiple platforms, subsequent sequels became Nintendo exclusives on the Wii U and Nintendo Switch. A prequel, Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon, launched on the Switch in 2023, and Bayonetta herself is a playable character in recent Super Smash Bros. installments.

PlatinumGames' "Bayonetta 15th Anniversary Year" kicks off in 2025, promising special announcements and merchandise. Specific details remain scarce, but the developer encourages fans to follow their social media channels for updates.

Limited-Edition Merchandise and Ongoing Celebrations

Wayo Records has already released a limited-edition Bayonetta music box featuring the Super Mirror design and a melody by Masami Ueda. PlatinumGames is also releasing monthly Bayonetta-themed smartphone wallpapers, with January's featuring Bayonetta and Jeanne in kimonos.

Even after 15 years, Bayonetta continues to be lauded for its refinement of stylish action, introducing innovative mechanics like Witch Time and influencing subsequent PlatinumGames titles like Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance and Nier: Automata. Fans eagerly await further announcements throughout the anniversary year.