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There’s a Bayonetta Origins demo hidden in Bayonetta 3

If you’re hoping to uncover the secrets of the Witch with No Memories, then we bet you’re as pumped as we are to find out that Nintendo has hidden a playable Bayonetta Origins demo in Bayonetta 3. Ever since we caught our first glimpse of the trailer during The Game Awards 2022, we’ve all been enchanted by the idea that we’ll soon be able to dive into the stunning world of Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon.

This gorgeous, illustrative action adventure game invites you to take a peek into the past, challenging enemies and picking apart puzzles as you unravel the tale of Cereza’s journey into the forbidden Avalon Forest, long before she became the Bayonetta we know today. While the Bayonetta Origins release date isn’t too far off, we’re sure many of you are itching for a witching time and can’t wait to lose yourself in those cell-shaded, storybook pages of the past.

Luckily, Nintendo has revealed a real treat for Bayonetta fans everywhere. In a recent Tweet, Nintendo of Europe highlights that there is a playable Bayonetta Origins Teaser in Bayonetta 3, giving you a taste of what’s to come months in advance.

If you own a copy of Bayonetta 3 on Nintendo Switch and want to try out the new Bayonetta Origins teaser today, follow these simple steps.

  • Ensure you’ve installed the latest software update for Bayonetta 3 on your Nintendo Switch
  • Progress through the game until you have access to ‘The Gates of Hell’ shop
  • Purchase the Old Picture Book to unlock the playable teaser
  • Access the Bayonetta Origins demo from the chapter select screen
  • Enjoy a tantalising taste of what’s to come! Or, we suppose, what has been…

If you’ve not picked up Bayonetta 3 and this isn’t enough to convince you, then be sure to check out our Bayonetta 3 review. We’ve also got lists of the best Switch adventure games and the best Switch RPGs to keep you busy in the meantime.

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The witch is back… again, with Bayonetta Origins for Nintendo Switch

They say Bayonetta games are like buses. You wait years and years for one to come along, and then two come along at once! Bayonetta 3 is still so fresh in our Switch’s we can smell the plastic wrapping, but Nintendo and Platinum Games have announced a new entry in the series, so when is the Bayonetta Origins release date?

A cel-shaded action adventure that explores Bayonetta’s early years as Cereza, gamers can now explore the Umbra Witch’s childhood with this cute new title. Taking on a top-down camera angle and introducing an adorable demon friend to tag along with the witch, this certainly looks like a new take on Bayo, and we can’t wait to see more.

The ending for Bayonetta 3 (no spoilers) hints towards the future of Bayonetta, it’s certainly interesting that we’ll get more details about the witch’s childhood in this cute title. How well will the brutal gameplay transfer over? We’re not sure yet, but if you want to know why we’re so excited to see what PlatinumGames does next, be sure to check out our Bayonetta 3 review.

Take a look at the reveal trailer for Bayonetta Origins below to get a sneaky peak at what this new action game has in store.

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When is the Bayonetta Origins release date?

This isn’t another Bayonetta 3 folks! Geoff revealed at The Game Awards, that Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon releases on March 17, 2023, so eager action fans don’t have long to wait to see the Umbra Witch again.

Phew! This was a surprise, if you’re excited for another thrilling title and want to play something soon, be sure to check out our guide to the best Nintendo Switch games next.