Again in Could, Microsoft revealed Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II as the subsequent first-party Xbox recreation to achieve PlayStation platforms. Now, that launch has an official launch date hooked up to it, and alongside it, developer Ninja Concept is releasing an replace throughout all platforms with some main options, together with a 60 FPS mode on consoles.

The Efficiency Mode is definitely the most important addition to the story-focused immersive expertise. Ninja Concept is delivering it to each Xbox Collection X and PlayStation 5 gamers, however there may be some unhealthy information for Collection S house owners, as it’s being unnoticed from the improve.

“The result’s smoother gameplay, particularly noticeable throughout fight and fast-moving moments of the sport,” says the developer. It is unclear how a lot of the sport’s visuals Efficiency Mode customers shall be lacking out on in comparison with the default 30FPS “cinematic” mode.

PC gamers are getting an improve too. A Very Excessive preset is being added to the settings menu for these wanting even greater constancy graphics. Optimizations have additionally been a give attention to PC, and Ninja Concept says that the title shall be Steam Deck Verified when the Enhanced replace lands in August.

Subsequent, just like the unique, Darkish Rot is incoming as an optionally available expertise that gamers can allow when beginning a marketing campaign. This may have a rot impact being utilized to Senua each time she dies, and if it ever reaches her head, the sport will come to an finish, with all progress from that save being wiped.

The Photograph Mode in Hellblade II is being upgraded with this replace too, with the studio touting a brand new Movement tab for cinematic video seize, in addition to enhancements throughout the board to the characteristic. Lastly, 4 hours of developer commentary is being added to provide a behind-the-scenes have a look at how the studio crafted the story and gameplay. “Hear from the ensemble forged, key collaborators in depicting Senua’s expertise of psychosis, and members of the event staff who poured their coronary heart and soul into Senua’s story,” says the studio.

The Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II Enhanced comes out on August 12 throughout PC, Xbox Collection X|S, and PlayStation 5 for all house owners and Recreation Go subscribers as a free improve.

As for the PlayStation 5 launch of Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II that is taking place on the identical day, Microsoft shall be providing two variations: Commonplace and Deluxe. As anticipated, Commonplace consists of the entire base recreation for $49.99, however Deluxe goes additional by including on a duplicate of the primary recreation, Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, in addition to its authentic soundtrack. The Deluxe Version prices $69.99 to buy.