Bayonetta Origins – Release Date, Gameplay, Trailer & More

An image of the official title screen for Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon

Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon is an Action/Adventure RPG that Nintendo will release in March. Developed by Platinum Games, the 2023 spinoff prequel follows two sequels to the original game released in 2009. The latest installment to the franchise provides all-new insights into the world of Bayonetta with some exciting additions.

Here’s everything you need to know about the new title, including its release date, gameplay, trailer, and additional features.

What is the Release Date for Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon?

An image of the in-game world of Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon.
Image via Nintendo eShop

Nintendo will release Bayonetta Origins on March 17, 2023. This prequel is currently available for pre-order through Nintendo’s online shop. The title will ship free in the US and Canada if you order a physical copy. However, digital copies are available worldwide.

Gameplay of Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon

An image of gameplay features in Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon.
Image via Nintendo eShop

Bayonetta Origins follows Cereza on her journey to becoming Bayonetta. You will play as both the young witch and Cheshire, a demon possessing Cereza’s stuffed toy, as the pair ventures into the Avalon Forest to save Cereza’s mother.

The upcoming release features a twist on the franchise’s original art style to accommodate the theme of the latest installment. This creates a befitting atmosphere for you to explore Cereza’s origin story in a way that has not yet been illustrated in the Bayonetta franchise.

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Additional Features in Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon

In a Nintendo Direct released on February 8, 2023, Nintendo gave us an inside look at features we’ll see in Bayonetta Origins.

Video via Nintendo of America YouTube Channel

The video showcases the in-game battle style, which involves playing as both Cereza and Cheshire. To defeat foes, you must first bind enemies with Cereza’s powers. This then allows the demon, Cheshire, to take them down.

On your journey through Avalon Forest, you’ll also open paths by solving puzzles, gaining powers, and strengthening the abilities of both Cereza and Cheshire.

Trailer for Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon

Nintendo’s official trailer for Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon gives you a sneak peek at the prequel’s storyline, providing highly anticipated gameplay footage and information about the title’s release. You can watch the trailer for Bayonetta Origins below on Nintendo’s official YouTube channel and Nintendo’s online shop.

Video via Nintendo of America YouTube Channel

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