PlayStation 5 gamers opting for the Deluxe Edition of Senua's Saga: Hellblade 2 are in for a special treat. Originally launched as an Xbox exclusive and day-one Game Pass title over a year ago, Hellblade 2 received critical acclaim despite modest sales, matching its predecessor's 81 Metacritic score.

Xbox's multiplatform initiative, which gained momentum in early 2024, continues to expand in 2025. Following successful PlayStation ports of Indiana Jones and the Great Circle and Forza Horizon 5, Ninja Theory's psychological action-adventure joins the roster of Xbox titles coming to PS5, with an August release scheduled alongside Gears of War: Reloaded.

The Deluxe Edition, launching August 12, includes two significant bonuses:

• A PS5-optimized version of Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice
• The original game's complete digital soundtrack
  
  Priced $20 above the standard edition, this package offers enhanced visuals leveraging PS5 hardware, while the remastered original will also be available separately.

Industry analysts predict strong PS5 performance for Hellblade 2, given PlayStation's audience affinity for narrative-driven experiences like God of War. The simultaneous release of both titles creates a compelling package for new players to experience Senua's complete journey.