Hellblade 2<\/a> is out now on Xbox Series X\/S and PC, with Game Pass players and more now able to play through the previously anticipated sequel. Will it come to PS5, though?<\/p>\nAn Xbox console exclusive at its launch, thanks to Microsoft\u2019s acquisition of developer Ninja Theory in 2018, fans of the first game are eager to play Hellblade 2 on PS5 and other consoles, too.<\/p>\n
The five-time BAFTA Award-winning original is a firm fan favourite and critical darling for its performances, writing and genius use of audio. It\u2019s easy to see why players outside of Xbox are keen to play its sequel.<\/p>\n
Will Hellblade 2 come to PS5 and other consoles? Here\u2019s what we think.<\/p>\n
Is Hellblade 2 on PS5 at launch?<\/b><\/h2>\n
No, Helldblade 2 is not on PS5 at launch<\/b>. The sequel was released as an Xbox console exclusive on 21st May 2024, and can also be played on PC via Steam and Xbox on PC.<\/p>\n
Microsoft acquired Ninja Theory in 2018, and the British game development studio has been part of Xbox Game Studios ever since.<\/p>\n
Of course, this means that the game has launched as a console exclusive on Xbox Series X\/S (why else would Microsoft buy the studio but to have its games as exclusives?).<\/p>\n
Does this mean we\u2019ll never get a Hellblade 2 PS5 version? Based on what\u2019s been happening with Xbox recently, no, it does not.<\/p>\n