Fifteen years having passed since the release of Bayonetta, the highly acclaimed action-adventure game by PlatinumGames, brings forth whispers of something new on the horizon.
While celebrating Bayonetta’s 15th anniversary requires acknowledging its October 29, 2009 debut in Japan, with subsequent worldwide releases, the milestone remains unchanged regardless of the global rollout dates. In celebration of the game’s anniversary, PlatinumGames acknowledged the milestone on January 6, coinciding with the US release date of January 5, followed by Australia on January 7 and the EU on January 8. The official PlatinumGames Twitter account commemorated the worldwide launch in January 2010, “so we’re making 2025 a year of celebration.” Notably, however, is the tantalizing hint it served up: “We have several things in store to celebrate this milestone, so keep your eyes peeled.”
What does that imply? Who is aware of! PlatinumGames’ official website commemorates its 15th anniversary with a statement hinting at future prospects: “We look forward to your continued support of Bayonetta and PlatinumGames,” sparking speculation about potential new projects. The first question is what’s next, but the more pressing query is from whom? Hideki Kamiya, the renowned creator of Bayonetta and co-founder of PlatinumGames, parted ways with the studio in 2023 and has subsequently announced that he is developing an Okami sequel at his new venture, Clovers, after years of speculation and anticipation culminated during last year’s The Game Awards.
It’s Bayonetta’s fifteenth Anniversary Yr!
To commemorate the 15th anniversary of Bayonetta’s international launch in January 2010, we’re kicking off 2025 with a year-long celebration.
Now that we’ve reached a significant milestone in our retail journey, let’s take a moment to celebrate and acknowledge the hard work that has led to this achievement. Stay tuned for updates! https://t.co/MNkIPRKgXB
— PlatinumGames Inc. (@platinumgames)
According to a VGC interview, Kamiya revealed that the overwhelming majority of Clover’s staff members hail from PlatinumGames. While rumors persist that several prominent figures within Platinum have departed, this information remains unsubstantiated and subject to verification. Uncertainty surrounds PlatinumGames’ current projects after the release of those enigmatic teasers, particularly given the introduction of Challenge G.G., a Kamiya-led game that leaves little room for speculation about the studio’s priorities. However hey! You’ll revel in one key aspect of Bayonetta: As the clock struck midnight on a date yet to be determined, Theoretically.
