Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 Enhanced Gets PS5 Release Date and Edition Details

We already knew that Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 Enhanced was on its way to PS5, and now we have a release date: August 12.

Edition Details and Upgrade Paths

Ninja Theory’s game will be available in two editions: a $49.99 standard edition, which includes the base Hellblade 2 alongside the upgrades and new features available in the Enhanced update, and a $69.99 deluxe edition. The deluxe edition also includes Hellblade 1 upgraded for PlayStation 5, as well as the Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice Original Soundtrack, making it the perfect entry point for Senua’s journey.

Those who already own the PlayStation 4 version of Hellblade 1 can upgrade to the PS5 version for free.

Enhanced Features Coming to All Platforms

The Enhanced release and all the associated extras coming to PS5 players will also arrive as a free update on PC and Xbox Series X and S. These additions include a performance mode, Dark Rot Mode—which adds an “additional challenge”—an enhanced photo mode, and developer commentary for those interested in the “craft and creative decisions” behind Senua’s Saga. Here are more details on each new feature and upgrade:

• Performance Mode

  Where the original release was optimized for 30fps to deliver an immersive, cinematic experience, the Enhanced update will include a ‘Performance Mode’ to optimize for 60fps. On PC, the game will offer a “Very High’ preset to push fidelity even further based on personal hardware.

• Dark Rot Mode

  The Dark Rot from Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice has returned and offers an additional challenge for Senua in this optional game mode. The Dark Rot will grow each time you fail, and if it reaches Senua’s head, her quest is over and all progress will be lost.

• Enhanced Photo Mode

  The Enhanced update will include an expanded and improved toolset, including a new ‘Motion’ tab for custom cinematic video capture.

• Developer Commentary

  For those interested in the craft and creative decisions behind Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II, the Enhanced update includes over four hours of developer commentary from a variety of voices involved in the making of the game.

Critical Reception

We thought Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 was Great, slapping it with a well-earned 8/10. Our review stated: “Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 is another Viking-worthy feast for the senses that meets the high bar set by its predecessor, even if it never really manages to clear it.”