How long will Hellblade 2 last? Ninja theory explains why they prefer “shorter experiences”

In a few days, on May 21, it will go on sale digitally only for PC, Xbox Series and Xbox Game Pass. Hellblade 2new work from the British studio Ninja theory which continues the story Pictish warrior Senua. As the release date approaches, details like knowing exactly when you can start playing or how long it will last become increasingly important.

In the latest Xbox Developer Direct Dom Matthews, Director of Ninja Theory, explained that they combined “high fidelity and impressive presentation with shorter experience and around the story that centers what interests us and we hope you will find it interesting too.” The studio explained that the game will include same length as the first chapter, Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrificewhich means the game will last between 7 and 9 o’clock.

Short games with relevant moments

A few weeks ago, Matthews explained in an interview that Ninja Theory’s audience prefers short games where every moment is important to games that last tens of hours. Studying makes the game length depend on the plot that they want to develop and what in this case will lead Senua to viking lands to avenge the extermination of his people.

From the beginning of May until launch day, Ninja Theory offers information about Hellblade 2be it new images, details photo modethe fact that the game is designed for ultrawide monitors or a video about how the Hellblade series is treated mental healthsince the main character suffers from psychosis.