Bayonetta 3: What Bayonetta's Hair Changes Suggest About The Game

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Following promises of a launch in 2022 without a specific release date, Bayonetta 3 is on the horizon. With just a teaser and gameplay trailer to go off of so far, speculation continues to run wild as to which places it’ll take players, who’ll be joining along for the ride, and what tantalizing new tale will Bayonetta have in store for them.

While there’s still very little extra details, there are some educated guesses to be made that can help unravel the mystery behind Bayonetta 3, and the new hairstyle the infamous Umbra Witch is sporting. By scouring the gameplay trailer and taking a closer look, exciting new details about the game could be potentially hiding in plain sight.

Predicting Bayonetta 3's Release Date

Like many memorable video game characters, it was important for PlatinumGames to nail Bayonetta's signature look, earning her a spot among others for iconic video game hair. When initially designing Bayonetta back in 2009, developers confirmed that its teams worked for a full year in order to perfect its lead Umbra Witch, as confirmed by character designer Mari Shimazaki. At the time of the first game’s launch, Shimazaki explained that for Bayonetta, her hair was the source of her power; fashioned not just into her outfit, but also as a means of adornment and protection.

This is why Bayonetta’s hair and outfit change during combat and cutscenes to illustrate how much power she’s using, and which demons she’s summoning. There are plenty of secrets and trivia behind Bayonetta’s hair, but getting the fundamentals down is what will help understand the new changes to her new appearance.

If Bayonetta’s power comes from her hair, then a fresh new look for her could be indicative of something more substantial than just