Platinum Celebrates 15 Years of Bayonetta

PlatinumGames is celebrating Bayonetta's 15th anniversary with a year-long celebration, expressing gratitude to fans for their enduring support. The original game's innovative design and exhilarating gameplay garnered critical acclaim, propelling the series to success, primarily on Nintendo platforms. Throughout 2025, expect special Bayonetta merchandise and significant announcements; further details will be unveiled shortly.

The original Bayonetta, released October 29, 2009 (Japan) and January 2010 (globally), was helmed by Hideki Kamiya (renowned for Devil May Cry and Viewtiful Joe). The game introduced Bayonetta, a formidable Umbra Witch, who combats supernatural foes using firearms, dynamic martial arts, and her magically-infused hair.

Bayonetta's creative premise and fast-paced action, reminiscent of Devil May Cry, earned widespread praise, establishing Bayonetta as a prominent female video game anti-hero. While Sega published the first title across various platforms, Nintendo secured publishing rights for the subsequent sequels, releasing them exclusively on the Wii U and Nintendo Switch. A prequel, Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon, featuring a younger Bayonetta, launched on the Switch in 2023. The adult Bayonetta also appears as a playable character in recent Super Smash Bros. installments.

PlatinumGames recently acknowledged fan support, announcing "Bayonetta's 15th Anniversary Year" for 2025, promising a series of special announcements. While specifics remain scarce, the developer encourages fans to follow their social media channels for updates.

Bayonetta's 15th Anniversary in 2025

Wayo Records has already released a limited-edition Bayonetta music box, showcasing a design inspired by Bayonetta's Super Mirror and playing "Theme Of Bayonetta - Mysterious Destiny," composed by Masami Ueda (Resident Evil, Okami). PlatinumGames is also distributing monthly Bayonetta-themed smartphone calendar wallpapers; January's features Bayonetta and Jeanne in kimonos under a full moon.

Even fifteen years after its debut, the original Bayonetta remains lauded for refining stylish action gameplay, introducing innovations like Witch Time, and influencing subsequent PlatinumGames titles such as Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance and Nier: Automata. Fans should eagerly anticipate further announcements throughout Bayonetta's 15th-anniversary year.