Recent speculations have surfaced indicating that Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 might potentially see a release on PlayStation 5. Hellblade 2 was among the initial games unveiled for Xbox Series X, and enthusiasts have been eagerly anticipating its launch. The game was prominently featured at the latest Xbox Developer Direct event, which finally confirmed its release date.
As unveiled during the Xbox Developer Direct, Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 is set to launch on Tuesday, May 21. At present, Hellblade 2 is confirmed for PC and Xbox Series X/S, and it will debut as a day one Xbox Game Pass game. Nevertheless, there is a possibility that Hellblade 2 could expand to other platforms.
Recent reports have suggested that Xbox is considering a multi-platform strategy, at least to some extent. These reports have hinted that essentially all of Xbox's major first-party games and franchises could potentially extend to rival platforms such as the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation 5, although no official confirmation has been made yet. Some have cautioned that the extent of this move may not be as extensive as it sounds. Xbox has not refuted the rumors, but Head of Xbox Phil Spencer has indicated that an upcoming event will address the future of Xbox. However, if these reports hold true, it appears likely that Hellblade 2 could eventually arrive on PS5.
Hellblade 2, Among Other Xbox Games, Linked to PS5
If Xbox adopts a multi-platform approach for its first-party games, it remains to be seen how this will unfold. It is conceivable that the games will first be released on Xbox before becoming available on other platforms. This appears to be the case with the Indiana Jones game from MachineGames, with reports suggesting that it will launch on PC and Xbox in December 2024 before potentially expanding to PS5 in 2025.
The prospect of Hellblade 2 arriving on PS5 would be more plausible than some of the other rumored Xbox exclusives for Sony's console. After all, the first Hellblade game was a multi-platform release itself, indicating that there are likely PS5 gamers who played the original and would be interested in the sequel.
Irrespective of this, the concept of Xbox adopting a multi-platform approach has sparked significant controversy, despite lacking official confirmation. Xbox enthusiasts who have invested in consoles have expressed their discontent on social media, feeling that they no longer have a compelling reason to own an Xbox. Xbox is evidently cognizant of the backlash, but the future of the brand and its games remains uncertain.