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We’re happy to announce that Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II Enhanced will arrive on August 12 as a free update for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and Steam. A PlayStation 5 version will be released on the same day – players can purchase the Standard Edition for $49.99, which includes the award-winning Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II complete with new features to enhance your gameplay experience. We are also offering a Deluxe Edition at $69.99 which, as well as the base game, includes Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice optimized for PlayStation 5.

This edition also includes the Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice Original Soundtrack, so we think it’s a great value package for those of you who are new to the franchise on PlayStation. For those of you who already own the PlayStation 4 release of Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, you can upgrade to the PlayStation 5 version for free.

But what does this new version of the game include?

Performance Mode
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II is a cinematic experience of immersion where we push real-time visuals to deliver rich, believable environments and characters to sink you deep into Senua’s story. Now, with Performance Mode, we’re excited to give you the option to experience gameplay at 60 FPS (not available on Xbox Series S). The result is smoother gameplay, especially noticeable during combat and fast-moving moments of the game. On PC, where you’ve had more flexibility with performance based on your personal hardware, we’re now offering a ‘Very High’ preset to push that fidelity even further. The team has also been hard at work optimizing the game for Steam Deck, so when this update lands, the game will be Steam Deck Verified for the first time. Wherever you choose to play, we’ve made sure the experience is optimized for your chosen hardware.

The Dark Rot Returns
The Dark Rot from Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice has returned and offers an additional challenge for Senua on her quest to Iceland in this optional game mode. The Dark Rot will grow each time you fail, and if it reaches Senua’s head, her quest is over and all progress will be lost. Do you think you’re up to the challenge?

Enhanced Photo Mode
We have an incredible community of Virtual Photographers who have captured stunning moments from the world of Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II. We’re really excited, then, to enhance the toolset within Photo Mode with improvements across a multitude of settings, as well as an all-new ‘Motion’ tab for custom cinematic video capture. We can’t wait to see what you create with these new tools at your disposal.

Developer Commentary
Let us take you behind the scenes of Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II with over 4 hours of insightful commentary, exploring the craft and creative decisions that went into making the game. Hear from the ensemble cast, key collaborators in depicting Senua’s experience of psychosis, and members of the development team who poured their heart and soul into Senua’s story.

Whether you’re a returning player or brand new to Senua’s story, there is plenty to explore when Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II Enhanced arrives on digital storefronts and Game Pass August 12. As a special incentive for those on PlayStation, you’ll receive the Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II Original Soundtrack app if you pre-order, so head over to the PlayStation Store now.

FAQ

We’ll be keeping you updated as questions come in from the community.

How much will Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II Enhanced cost?

If you already own Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II, there will be no fee for this update. This includes Game Pass players. Enhanced will replace the standard version of the game, so there will be no additional costs for players picking up the game for the first time, either.

Will I be able to purchase Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice PS5 separately?

Yes. Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice (PS5) will be available to purchase for $29.99 on August 12^th 2025.

Can I upgrade Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice (PS4) to Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice (PS5)?

Yes. Existing owners (digital or physical) can upgrade for free

Is Performance Mode available on all platforms?

Performance Mode is only available on Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 Pro.