Senua is a single player action-adventure game and a bold new chapter in Senua’s story. It builds on the emotional depth and cinematic presentation of the Hellblade series, while expanding the gameplay with varied and exciting tactical combat — including encounters against multiple enemies with multiple weapons — alongside exploration, puzzle-solving and greater player agency. Designed for both longtime Hellblade fans and players new to Senua’s world, the game is set within a fantastical, evolving reality shaped by her perception, and delivers an action and gameplay focused journey that expands on the heart of the franchise.

Senua is set after the events of Hellblade II but is a brand new game with a complete standalone story.

No. Senua tells a complete, standalone story and has been designed as a strong entry point for new players. If you’ve played the previous Hellblade games, you’ll recognise Senua, some familiar themes and returning characters. But no prior experience is required to understand the story or enjoy the gameplay in Senua.

With Senua, we’ve taken a bold step forward for the franchise. While the game stays true to the heart of Hellblade — its atmosphere, and character driven storytelling — we’ve placed a much stronger emphasis on action and gameplay. Combat has greater depth and agency, encounters are more varied, and players have more control moment to moment than ever before. At the same time, the story is more tightly focused on Senua herself, telling a complete, standalone chapter that works for both existing fans and new players.