01 Iceland - Development Diary | Senua's Saga: Hellblade II

Our Developer Diaries return to take you behind the scenes of how we’re making the next chapter in Senua’s story, and why we take the approach we do.

In this episode we look at how we’ve captured and realised the location for Senua’s Saga, Iceland, and how we’re building a believable world our players can sink themselves into.

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[thefinalgirl]

I've never been more hyped for a game in my entire life, please take as much time as you need Ninja Theory you're doing amazing!!

[FatPasta]

This is exactly what the industry needs, a well made game. I'm looking forward to this

[christianmartin]

I’m so excited for Hellblade 2!! This game is gonna be gorgeous. Hope it has a photo mode right out the gate.

[alpacapicnic]

I will never forget my experience with hb1 and how much it blew me away. There was one moment when I was walking on a balance beam, pretty confidently, when a voice in Senua's head told me I wasn't going to make it. It completely threw me off balance; I've never forgotton how powerful that was, as a reminder that your negative thoughts can really affect you. Hb1 was a beautiful, fun, and emotional experience and I absolutely cannot wait for hb2. Thank you Ninja for putting so much thought into your art.

[IntimateGamer]

I'm so excited to walk with Senua once more. I really connected with her story in the first game and feel very attached. Im more excited for this than anything to date.

[Kaftannn]

The work you guys do on the Hellblade series is absurdly beautiful. Thank you so much.

[ThatKidCarnage.]

The passion for this character and her story is amazing.

[simonrockstream]

Thank you all so much, I cant wait to see what you've been working all these years on. I'll love it no matter what it looks like, I know all of you will deliver something truly incredible

[paigebowers]

Words cannot express my love for Senua and my immeasurable excitement for this game oh my god i am so hype, this is gonna be stunning

[forkmasterderp]

I have no doubt this game is going to be a masterpiece

[decibeldb]

I hope you guys spend a ton of time on the sound design as well! This looks so awesome!

[kelxone]

This game is going to be a first of it's kind. True next gen. Can't wait to see final product

[cammccam]

This is so cool. The setting is beautiful. Love this insight into the game building process.

[floydbarber]

i was worried that this dev diary wont be continued anymore. very happy that we will see more. love making ofs.

[valravn]

Thank you so much Ninja Theory. Please take as much time as you need 🙏❤

[gorgan]

Really happy to see these behind the scenes videos. Keep them coming and take all the time you need to make HellBlade 2 as amazing as you want it to be

[timothylewis]

You guys have always made nothing short of the most breathtaking video games of their time. From Heavenly Sword to Enslaved and beyond. You all have always been on a different level. Thank you.

[kevinstyle]

damn COVID really held their development back hard. glad you guys found a way to face the challenges! can't wait to see the game! take as much time you need!

[joseortizreflects]

Hellblade I was one of the most unique experiences I've ever had in any sort of fiction, and by the looks of it, the sequel might be just as impactful, if not more. Truly surreal, I'm wishing Ninja Theory the best.

[Adrian_]

Im so happy there are development diaries like for the first game but please take your time and dont rush it.