Anticipation for Bayonetta 3 is high, with fans eager for another installment from the critically acclaimed hack and slash franchise. When the developer behind the title, Platinum Games, announced that 2020 would be a big year a lot of fans believed that this would be connected to a new Bayonetta. With this in mind, many will have been hopeful when they noticed #Bayonetta3 was trending on Twitter. Unfortunately, the title is trending for a different reason.
For those who aren't familiar with the Bayonetta series, it takes place in a fictional European city, Vigrid, and allows players to take out enemies with magic and firearms. Many have drawn comparisons to the Devil May Cry series and while the gameplay does share elements, Bayonetta has plenty of elements that make the game unique. Bayonetta is one of Platinum Games' most acclaimed titles and for many, the game is one of the best hack and slash games available.
Despite this excitement, Bayonetta 3 is not trending because it has been revealed to the public. Instead, the trend has emerged from fans expecting to be let down by the Nintendo Direct Mini presentation. The presentation would suit a Bayonetta announcement as it focuses on third party titles. However, some players are claiming that there won't be any news about the upcoming Bayonetta citing a pattern of disappointment. It does seem unusual for fans to lament a presentation before it has even begun and an update on the announcement that Bayonetta 3 is progressing smoothly would likely please players. However, fans seem to be skeptical about receiving any positive news from this event and it seems to be attracting negative attention before it even starts.
There is a chance that Bayonetta 3 will be unveiled at this presentation, but fans appear to be split on how likely news about the title is to surface. Many players would be relieved to find out more information about Bayonetta 3 as there were rumors of its cancelation. However, this is a "mini" presentation so many fans will have to manage their expectations as it is unlikely that there will be too many groundbreaking announcements.
It is clear what fans want from this presentation and if Nintendo can deliver it then the discourse around this event may become more positive. Whether the presentation does include Bayonetta 3 or not, Nintendo has done a lot to improve its third party relationships and as a result, there may be some interesting titles. With that said, it is clear what the player base wants to see from the third party focused Nintendo event.
Bayonetta 3 is said to be in development.