Why Hellblade 2’s Physical Release Is Raising Eyebrows Among Gamers

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Summary

  • Limited Run Games will publish the physical edition of Hellblade 2.
  • This is surprising as Hellblade 2 is a first-party game from Xbox Game Studios.
  • Hellblade 2’s physical edition is currently without a release date.

It appears that the physical version of “Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2” will be distributed by Limited Run Games on PS5 and Xbox Series X, rather than Microsoft. This unexpected turn of events arises from the fact that “Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2” is typically a first-party title under Microsoft, and was originally published by them.

Released in early 2024, Hellblade 2, a game created by Ninja Theory, garnered positive acclaim. As of now, it boasts an average critic rating of 81 on OpenCritic. Critics largely admired its visuals and narrative, although the gameplay aspect was less favorably received.

It appears that the ESRB has released a rating for Hellblade 2, and surprisingly, it credits Limited Run Games as the publisher rather than Microsoft. For gamers who might recall, Microsoft didn’t issue a physical release of Hellblade 2 on Xbox last year. This new edition could be an opportunity for collectors to get their hands on a physical copy.

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2’s Physical Release Will Be Published By Limited Run Games

Excitedly speaking as a fan, I can’t help but share my enthusiasm following Microsoft’s unveiling of the Enhanced Edition of Hellblade 2! This anticipated title is slated for release on PS5, PC, and Xbox Series X/S. The Enhanced Edition promises exciting new features and breathtaking visual upgrades. Ninja Theory mentioned a summer launch, so fingers crossed we’ll be playing it soon. With the ESRB yet to announce a specific date, there’s a chance we might hold the physical discs in our hands by the same time.

It remains unclear just how scarce the upcoming physical copy of the game may be. Previous reports in 2024 hinted at poor sales for Hellblade 2, in spite of favorable reviews. Consequently, it’s plausible that Limited Run Games might not produce a large quantity of these copies.

Regardless, it’s reasonable to assume that Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 is in capable hands under Limited Run Games as its publisher, given their extensive catalog of published and distributed games. Lately, Limited Run Games has initiated pre-orders for the remastered Gex Trilogy , slated for release on June 16 with a physical edition. The game offers widescreen resolution and enhanced analog controls. There will be three distinct physical editions available: Standard, Classic, and Tail Time, each offering unique collectibles for fans of the Gex series. Fingers crossed that the physical release of Hellblade 2 maintains this level of quality.

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2025-05-26 19:47