Nintendo releases a new image showing off the main characters that players will get to know in Bayonetta 3. Releasing on October 28, Bayonetta 3 takes the titular Umbra Witch to an island known as Thule, as well as some other real-world locations. The stakes of Bayonetta 3's story seem to have been increased in comparison to past games, as now Bayonetta has to fight to protect both her own universe and the multiverse.
Returning to the fast-paced combat the Bayonetta series is well known for and including a story that takes the Umbra Witch to new and exciting places, it is clear to see why Bayonetta 3 is one of the more highly anticipated Switch games releasing in 2022. However, even with all the hype around Bayonetta 3, there are a lot of things that the game will need in order to live up to those expectations. Including having great combat and a story to match, a lot of fans want to see how the new character Viola works in Bayonetta 3.
Introducing a new character to any established franchise can be tough, but it seems Nintendo is making an effort to inform fans who Viola is in a new image posted on the company's website. The image introduces the main three witches of Bayonetta 3, including the iconic protagonist Bayonetta, her best friend and rival Jeanne, and Viola, alongside the demon Cheshire. Cheshire, a large, multicolored cat-like demon, is summoned by Viola but isn't exactly controlled by her, as far as his character description reads.
The character descriptions for the witches in Bayonetta 3 don't give too many details away, though they do work as solid introductions for those who maybe aren't as familiar with the series. There are references to how Bayonetta's hair works as her primary weapon and how Viola is still a witch in training. For anyone entirely new to the Bayonetta games, PlatinumGames has recommended playing through the first two titles before diving into Bayonetta 3, as this will prevent as much confusion as possible.
Not all of the characters appearing in Bayonetta 3 have been shown off in the image released by Nintendo. Luka, for example, who has appeared in all three games, did not get a mention in the newly released image. There was also no nod to the different Bayonettas players will likely meet in Bayonetta 3 or any nod to Cereza, despite some believing that the new title could be her time to return.
Bayonetta 3 will release on October 28, 2022, for the Nintendo Switch.
Source: Nintendo