Hellblade 2 Capped at 30 FPS on Xbox, PC Unleashes 60 FPS

Ninja Theory's upcoming game, Senua's Saga: Hellblade II, is set to release on May 21, utilizing the Unreal Engine 5 to deliver a cinematic gaming experience. The game, which follows the critically acclaimed Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice, will run at 30 frames per second (fps) on Xbox Series X|S, a decision made to provide players with a visual presentation similar to that of movies. PC gamers, however, will have the option to play the game at 60fps, depending on their system's capabilities.

The game is poised to showcase advanced graphics technologies such as Nanite and Lumen, promising enhanced visual fidelity. While the choice to lock the frame rate at 30fps on consoles might not appeal to all players, particularly those expecting smoother gameplay, the developers aim to ensure that the gameplay complements the slower and more weighty style of the game's combat system.

Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II, which will be a digital-only release priced at $49.99, marks a new chapter in the Hellblade series, featuring a new combat system and dynamic elements to enrich the gaming experience. Despite the absence of multiple graphics modes on the Xbox versions and the lack of a performance mode that some fans might have hoped for, the game continues to generate anticipation for its narrative depth and visual artistry.