Xbox Announces Senua, a More Gameplay-Driven Sequel to Hellblade With Deeper Combat, Special Abilities, and a Big Interconnected Map

Xbox has announced Senua, a continuation of Ninja Theory’s Hellblade series. Once again starring the Celtic warrior Senua, it promises to be a more gameplay-driven experience that expands on the narrative foundations of the previous two Hellblade games. Revealed as part of the Xbox Games Showcase, Senua is set to be released in 2027 on Xbox Series X/S, PC, and PS5. The debut trailer will no doubt feel familiar to fans of the series, with its grounded, earthy aesthetic and violent, strugglesome combat. It depicts Senua emerging from a strange gold substance before trekking across a beautiful world full of dangerous enemies and eerie lights. As ever, Senua is accompanied by whispering voices – the manifestation of the psychosis from which she suffers. Considering this is a continuation of Senua’ Saga, it’s interesting that Ninja Theory has chosen to call it simply “Senua” rather than Hellblade 3. Discussing the decision as part of a new interview posted to Xbox Wire, Ninja Theory’s studio head Dom Matthews said “The title of just Senua really reflects that this is something fresh and new and different. It is a different style of game.” Eagle-eyed viewers will notice that Senua’s comb