
After years of relative silence on the subject, Nintendo has finally confirmed that PlatinumGames' long-awaited Bayonetta 3 will be arriving on Switch in October with a sparkly new trailer. Hurrah!
If that wasn't enough to hurrah about, not only is the original game getting a standalone physical release, but Nintendo has put out a whole load of gorgeous screenshots from the upcoming sequel alongside the new trailer.
They give us a good look at Bayo's balletic combat, as well as the new and returning faces — including the new playable character, Viola — you'll be seeing come the end of October. It's looking like the latter months of 2022 are shaping up to be busy ones for Switch gamers!
We've collected the best new Bayonetta 3 screens below for your perusal and general enjoyment. So, enjoy!

Like what you're seeing so far? Any idea at all what that Chain Chomp-y, Download Festival dog-looking thing is? Let us know if you'll be picking up what the Umbra Witch is putting down come 28th October.
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The dog thing makes me think of Pandemonium, I think its the multicoloured mouth.
Anyways can not wait for this....
This is shaping up to be a gorgeous game on Switch.
Looking good, just makes me want the game even more.
Removed - unconstructive
Don't get me wrong it looks good and I appreciate Nintendo continuing to support this series but boy oh boy what I wouldn't give for a PS5 version of this! Oh well can't get everything in life.
Nice a s s she gat there😍!! October will burst nuts with all these creamy sweet releases straight in our faces..
I love the first 2 games, but í'm really not feeling it, i feel like the game is made for the american & under 18... i really hope i can skip playing this Viola character, also why metaverse... really. :/
will wait reviews.
This game looks great! This is just the worst way Nintendo could have announced it in my opinion. Twitter drop announcements suck, there's no hype or excitement and it's hard to walk away feeling satisfied. I really hate how Nintendo is reverting back to their 2020 marketing schemes.
@Patendo This is a highly anticipated, Nintendo-published Switch exclusive. So yes, we'll be covering it comprehensively.
@dartmonkey,
I must admit I am anticipating the next article about it.
@Patendo Your comment kinda sounds like 3 is a lot? Which it obviously isn't
@dartmonkey the anticipation is killing me! Could we get a poll vote for theme of next article 😋
The ‘Dog’ thing seems to be Cereza’s Toy Cat Cheshire come to life.
I'll never understand the appeal of this character but it does look like a technically impressive game.
Will get this just to say ive completed the trilogy but i must admit that by the end of both games i was glad they were done and dusted. Too long of a slog in my oppinion. This looks good tho.
@Mr_Fox
I'll try to describe it: Bayonetta is the most light-hearted game I have played. Everything is played for laughs, and even looking at the most serious moments, there's something, be it a visual gag, something utter absurd, or even something very subtle that makes it hillarious at all times.
@Korgon that was my first thought as well. What a shame this game is stuck on the Switch, even though I'm sure it will still be great.
Another technical marvel on the Switch. Roof has not been reach out yet.
1st day purchase
@nukatha Ok thanks! It helps to know it’s supposed to be a bit ridiculous 😉
These are so good I swear this has to confirm this is releasing on Switch 2 in the fall
It's a shame the switch is holding her back from maximum potential but hey I'm glad to see Bayonetta back in action after 8 years and I will get this day 1 for sure.
It looks much better than the announcement video, thats for sure
...Whatever happens, just hope the final boss is a lot better than what 2 did. lol
The first game's final battle was pretty awesome, only for the sequel's to be...kinda forgettable.
I guess the more they aim for 60fps, the less effect-heavy it can be...
No really, it's still looking super detailed and heavy on models, but something there's not on the lines of RE Engine or Unreal Engine-like effects, which would look amazing on the franchise.
That was clearly the only limitation Platinum could have on the Switch, it's obvious this game would look even better if a more powerful Nintendo console arrived
Now I’ll have to finish 1 and actually get 2.
Day 1 & glad we are getting this on the handheld hybrid. Wouldn't have played it on the other conventional consoles tbh
Wow the graphics for this game are amazing!
Hopefully Bayonetta 3 makes it to the other consoles some day.
@Edu23XWiiU this doesn't look like a technical marvel to me it just looks okay 🤷♂️
@Korgon Sony refused to fund Bayonetta 2 and 3. Blame Sony.
I don't think I like any of the character designs in this...
@Ventilator
Well technically Sega refused to fund the sequels and Sega is the publisher of the series, not Sony. I can see why as well considering the series hasn't exactly ever been a big seller. Honestly the fact Nintendo has funded a 3rd game at all is nothing short of a miracle.
@Korgon Yes, but Nintendo want exclusive like this even if it wont sell that well. Mario Kart sales pays for it. Gap filling. Anyways. Both Sony and Microsoft refused Bayonette before they went to Nintendo.
Sega had more interrest in PC games in recent time as half of Sega AAA games is PC exclusives. Sega owns 2 of the best RTS companies ever.
Why do the graphics look way worse than Bayonetta 2 from 8 years ago? I am perplexed by that.
@Felixfromdownunder with or without my glasses the graphics looks okay to me.
@Would_you_kindly great character models, very detailed, and when you see the game moving, it's on 60 FPS. Great quality there .
@Edu23XWiiU not sure it will be a consistent 60fps especially in handheld mode but have to wait till it's out & digital foundry does an analysis
@Would_you_kindly since both previous Bayonetta games kept 60FPS perfectly, there's no worries for this one to do the same. DF is crap, their "anal-isis" suck.
@Edu23XWiiU those games were made for different hardware this ones been made specifically for the switch
@Would_you_kindly and why would that make it seem it won't run at 60FPS? As far as I heard, Bayo 1 and 2 run great on Switch, the same way they did on Wii U, so it's guaranteed the game will run well.
@Edu23XWiiU well they aren't going to port games from an older system & have them run worse are they
@Would_you_kindly the games worked already well in their previous consoles, why would they run worse? You're making the case that the game will not perform as showed, when the previous games run flawlessly, which makes your case, ***** at best.
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