Summary
- Hideki Kamia wanted to start a new trilogy after the release of Bayonetta 3.
- The Bayonetta creator is dispelling rumors that he wanted things to end with the third game.
Bayonetta creator Hideki Kamiya once wished to continue the series with a new trilogy before leaving PlatinumGames. Kamiya’s impact on the third-person action genre is well-documented, with his tenure at Capcom alone leading to the creation of landmark titles like Resident Evil 2, the first Devil May Cry, and Okami. In 2006, Kamiya departed from Capcom to form PlatinumGames, with one of his first projects being 2009’s Bayonetta. Players took control of the titular Umbra Witch, who used both conventional weaponry and the magic power of her hair to battle supernatural enemies.
Bayonetta’s success led to two sequels, both of which were published by Nintendo and released exclusively on Nintendo consoles. They were both as well-received as their predecessor, and Bayonetta herself would make special guest appearances in other games like The Wonderful 101 and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. 2023 saw the release of Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon, a prequel detailing Cerza’s early days as a witch in training.
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More Bayonetta games are possible, but Hideki Kamiya’s departure from PlatinumGames in 2023 means he likely won’t be involved in any future installments. In a recent YouTube video (as reported by Nintendo Everything), Kamiya dispelled rumors that he wanted to end the series with Bayonetta 3, stating that he would have liked to begin a new chapter in the Umbra Witch's monster-slaying saga. He even mused that this could have been the start of a brand-new trilogy of games, one that might have changed up the hack-and-slash action gameplay that fans were familiar with from the first three titles.
Hideki Kamiya Wanted to Start a ‘New Chapter’ With Next Bayonetta Game
Hideki Kamiya has also commented on some of his other projects, including some that didn’t see the light of day like Scalebound. He has also expressed interest in returning to the Devil May Cry series to remake the first game, a timely prospect given the success of the recent Devil May Cry animated series on Netflix.
In the meantime, Kamiya is working on the long-awaited Okami sequel as part of Clovers Inc., a new studio he formed that is comprised of many of the developers of the original 2006 classic. Only time will tell how the future of Bayonetta fares without the original creator, as there is currently no word of a new game as of this writing. Kamiya certainly had some ideas for continuing the series, which he says is part of a connected universe with the rest of his most noted gaming projects.
Bayonetta 3
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OpenCritic Reviews
- Top Critic Avg: 85 /100 Critics Rec: 85%
- Released
- October 28, 2022
- ESRB
- m
- Developer(s)
- Platinum Games
- Publisher(s)
- Nintendo
- Engine
- Proprietary Engine
- Franchise
- Bayonetta
WHERE TO PLAY
The witch is back and more powerful than ever - Strut through multiple locations in an all-new, over-the-top climax action game! Bayonetta must face a mysterious man-made evil using her signature guns, time-slowing Witch Time ability, and demonic darlings. Shoot, stomp, and slam your way through multiple locations, meeting other wicked witches along the way.
Give ‘em hell in climactic combat - Show how you’re the baddest witch in any universe by mastering an infernal arsenal of weapons and abilities.
Grapple with your demons: Tap into the Umbra Witches’ naughtier side by channeling the power of demons in the heat of combat.
Ride in to battle: Both in and out of combat, the new Demon Masquerade ability channels the demon linked to Bayonetta’s weapon to help her quickly traverse the environment.
Choose your intensity: Whether you’re a decorated Umbra Witch or new to the coven, you can find your sweet spot among one of three difficulty settings. Optional, equippable accessories can make it easier for anyone to experience the spectacle.
