Fans are finally going to see the release of one of the most anticipated titles on the Nintendo Switch this year, PlatinumGames' Bayonetta 3. While this game was first announced in 2017, gameplay trailers didn't start appearing until late last year, giving an insight into how the series has changed since the second entry. The latest trailer dropped earlier this month, not only providing fans with more information on the game, but also the release date for Bayonetta 3.
This trailer shows off Bayonetta 3's new setting, enemies, characters, and gameplay features, such as Bayonetta's demonic masquerade transformations. It also showed off returning characters such as Jeanne, Rodin, Enzo, and Luka. A new witch known as Viola was also confirmed to be a playable character, where she uses a katana like Raiden from Metal Gear Rising while also platforming around using a grappling hook. With the game only a little over three months away, Nintendo has revealed the game's file size, giving fans an idea of how much space they'll need.
Bayonetta 3 Will Have An Optional Censor Mode
As seen on Nintendo's website and the Switch eShop, Bayonetta 3 will take up 15 GB of space digitally. This is just as big or larger than some of Nintendo's first-party titles like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, which are approximately 13.4 GB and 16 GB in size respectively. The fact that the game is bigger than Breath of the Wild is also surprising considering that BotW is an open-world adventure, while Bayonetta games are usually more linear, though it's likely the assets of the game that could contribute to how big it is.
This isn't the biggest game on the Nintendo Switch, with third-party games like Grand Theft Auto:
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