Bayonetta 3 is the latest in Nintendo's creative freedom alliance with third parties
Bayonetta 3, the newest installment in the acclaimed hack & slash franchise from Japanese developer Platinum Games, is well into development right now.
Studio co-founder Hideki Kamiya recently did an interview, highlighting new details about the upcoming Nintendo Switch exclusive that's set to release in 2022. Here's everything fans need to know about the title.
In the interview, Kamiya reassured fans that Bayonetta 3 is in good hands:
His statement rigs true as the game features new finishers, enemy types, moves and never-before-seen systems like maneuverable demons.
He also touched on the new visual direction for Bayonetta 3:
The protagonist Bayonetta sports a different look to her usual self. Visually, it seems to borrow the dull grays and reds of the first game and throws in the vibrant blues of the second. It's no surprise that purple is the theme this time around.
However, this change in direction has had people wondering if the Mario and Zelda publisher is meddling with Bayonetta 3's development. Kamiya quells any worries about potential rumors of limited creative freedom, saying:
Nintendo funded the development for Bayonetta 2 and also gave the green light for the now-multiplat The Wonderful 101. In a nutshell, the two publishers have a great relationship and that continues with Bayonetta 3.
Nintendo has been collaborating with other publishers with regards to development partnerships since the Switch's launch in 2017. Their hybrid console is the go-to platform for indie games, alongside the PC platform. Even Xbox exclusive titles like Cuphead and Ori are now on the Switch.
To top it off, Nintendo has been actively pushing for uncensored third party experiences, something that their competitor Sony has been against
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