Bayonetta Origins: How to Unlock (& Play) Jeanne

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The storybook adventure of leads players through a fantastical world that harkens to characters from the series, including an alternate protagonist to play as when they unlock Jeanne. The playable chapter, called "," is a remarkable story with varied gameplay and additional challenges for players looking to 100% complete the game. Featuring a new companion and a different and more challenging final boss, Jeanne's chapter gives players a character with stronger abilities for a different experience.

The only way to unlock Jeanne is for players to beat all 13 main story chapters as Cereza first. The post-game story appears in the main menu, under the «Extras» option, once the initial narrative concludes. Traveling to the game's title screen after the credits roll remains the best way to check to see if Jeanne's Tale has become available, as this mode adds about another hour or two of new content to explore. The genuinely good fun of certainly applies to this side story as well, especially through the enhanced abilities offered by Jeanne's companion.

The new companion of Jeanne's Tale, named Red Cheshire or "Charles," has abilities not seen in the main story that changes up gameplay significantly. Charles can change form using any of the Elemental Cores or switch between Hug and Unleashed modes throughout the chapter. While players will have to solve puzzles as usual, the Magic called Thorn Bind functions a bit differently with Red Cheshire. It has a larger area of effect but a much longer cooldown. This changes up combat, encouraging players to adjust slightly from the habits found in the main story chapters.

One thing players should note when playing as Jeanne comes from the Tir Na Nog challenges that show up when