Bayonetta 3 Release Date Still Set For 2022, Says Nintendo
Nintendohas confirmed that Bayonetta 3 will launch in 2022, following speculation that it had been delayed to 2023. 2022 has already seen Breath of the Wild's sequel delayed to 2023, so it wouldn't have been out of the question for Bayonetta 3 to also be pushed back a year as game development across the world recovers from the effects of the global pandemic.
Bayonetta 3 was originally revealed during The Game Awards 2017, with a brief cinematic trailer showing Bayonetta being gunned down by a mysterious new foe. Fans had to wait a while longer to learn more, to the point where there was speculation that Bayonetta 3 had been canceled. It was finally revealed during the September 2021 Nintendo Direct that Bayonetta 3 was set to launch in 2022, through a gameplay trailer that showed off Bayonetta's new look, as well as the new giant monster battles that will be part of the game.
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The second trailer for Bayonetta 3 confirmed its 2022 release date, but no new information has been given regarding the game since the September 2021 Nintendo Direct, leading to concern over a delay. Nintendo has now shut down rumors of a delay for Bayonetta 3 in its latest financial report for 2022. The report can be seen on the official Nintendo website, and it lists Bayonetta 3 among the "2022" games. It shares this loose release window with Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, which are listed as "Late 2022" titles.
The document outlines several reasons why a Bayonetta 3 delay wouldn't be the worst thing in the world, as the Nintendo Switch has a packed 2022 already. The system just saw the release of Nintendo Switch Sports, and it will soon be joined by Mario Strikers: Battle League,
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