Hellblade 2’s Xbox Exclusivity Seen as a Mistake, Microsoft Reportedly Regrets It

Among the titles that quickly faded from memory in 2024, we can add Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2, a game that was once highly anticipated by players but apparently left Microsoft with a bitter aftertaste.

With its growing shift toward competing platforms, Microsoft has been bringing several of its first-party titles to PlayStation and Nintendo Switch. However, Hellblade 2 was not part of this trend, as it was positioned as an Xbox Series X|S exclusive, intended to boost sales and significantly enrich Microsoft’s portfolio.

The Commercial Struggles of Hellblade 2

Despite the initial buzz, Hellblade 2 failed to make the anticipated impact, with its sales underperforming in both the US and Europe. While Ninja Theory hailed the launch as a “success,” the general sentiment is that the game didn’t achieve the desired commercial results. This raises the question: Would Hellblade 2 have had a better fate if it had been released as a multi-platform title?

Microsoft’s Regret Over Exclusivity?

According to Jez Corden of Windows Central, it seems this is the very question Microsoft is grappling with now. The company is reportedly regretting the exclusivity of Hellblade 2, especially as major titles like Indiana Jones and the Ancient Circle and other Xbox games are making their way to PlayStation. However, it’s important to note that this remains a rumor, as Microsoft has yet to publicly comment on the commercial performance of Hellblade 2.