Hellblade 2 enhancements finally get PS5 release date – here's what these enhancements do

We already know The Legend of Senua: Hellblade 2 Enhanced On the way to PS5now we have a release date: August 12th.

Ninja Theory's game will be available in two editions: a $49.99 standard edition, which includes the base Hellblade 2 alongside the upgrades and new features available in the Enhanced update, and a $69.99 deluxe edition, which also includes Hellblade 1 upgraded for PlayStation 5, as well as the Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice Original Soundtrack, “making it the perfect entry point for Senua's journey.”

Those who already have the PlayStation 4 version of Hellblade 1 can upgrade to the PS5 version for free.

Don't forget that the enhanced distribution, as well as all the relevant extras for the PS5 player, will also serve as free updates for the PC and Xbox series X and S, including Performance Mode, Dark Rotten Mode – Added “Extra Challenge” – Enhanced Photo Mode, and Developer Reviews for those interested in the “craft and creative decision making” behind Senua Saga. Here are more details about each new feature and upgrade:

• Performance Mode – In the case of optimizing the original version of 30fps to provide an immersive movie experience, the enhanced update will include a “performance mode” to optimize 60fps. On PC, the game will offer “very high” presets to further drive fidelity based on personal hardware.
• Deep corruption mode – Dark Rotten by Hellblade: Senua's sacrifice has been restored and offers another challenge for Senua in this optional game mode. The decay of darkness grows every time it fails, and if it reaches Senua's head, her pursuit is over and all progress will be lost.
• Enhanced photo mode – Enhanced updates will include extended and improved toolsets, including a new “Motion” tab for custom movie video capture.
• Developer Comments – For those interested in the craftsmanship and creative decision-making behind Senua's Saga: Hellblade II, the enhanced update includes over four hours of developer reviews from a variety of sounds involving game making.

we would like The Legend of Senua: Hellblade 2 is great, slap it with a good 8/10Writing: “Senua's Legend: Hellblade 2 is another Viking feast worthy, as it fits the premium bar set by its predecessor, even if it never really manages to clear it.”

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