CelebrateBayonetta15: PlatinumGames Heralds Milestone Anniversary

PlatinumGames is celebrating Bayonetta's 15th anniversary with a year-long celebration, expressing gratitude to fans for their unwavering support. The original game, released in 2009 (Japan) and 2010 (worldwide), garnered critical acclaim for its innovative design and exhilarating gameplay, spawning sequels exclusively on Nintendo platforms. Throughout 2025, expect special Bayonetta merchandise and significant announcements; further details are forthcoming.

The debut Bayonetta title, helmed by Hideki Kamiya (renowned for Devil May Cry and Viewtiful Joe), introduced players to the formidable Umbra Witch, Bayonetta, whose arsenal includes firearms, dynamic martial arts, and magically-enhanced hair. Its inventive premise and fast-paced action, reminiscent of Devil May Cry, quickly established Bayonetta as a leading female video game anti-hero. While Sega published the initial game across various platforms, subsequent sequels became Nintendo exclusives on the Wii U and Switch. A prequel, Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon, featuring a younger Bayonetta, launched on the Switch in 2023. The adult Bayonetta also made appearances in recent Super Smash Bros. installments.

PlatinumGames recently announced their "Bayonetta 15th Anniversary Year," promising a series of special announcements throughout 2025. While specifics remain scarce, the developer encourages fans to monitor social media for updates.

Bayonetta's 15th Anniversary Celebration in 2025

Already, Wayo Records has unveiled 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. PlatinumGames is also releasing monthly Bayonetta-themed smartphone calendar wallpapers, with January's featuring Bayonetta and Jeanne in kimonos under a full moon.

Fifteen years later, the original Bayonetta remains celebrated for its refinement of stylish action, a legacy seen in titles like Devil May Cry. Its innovations, such as the Witch Time mechanic, influenced subsequent PlatinumGames creations like Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance and Nier: Automata. Fans eagerly anticipate the upcoming anniversary announcements.