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Bayonetta

by Nex Entertainment · published by Sega

Released October 29, 2009 on PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.

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About Bayonetta

A member of an ancient witch clan and possessing powers beyond the comprehension of mere mortals, Bayonetta faces-off against countless angelic enemies, many reaching epic proportions, in a game of 100% pure, unadulterated all-out action. Outlandish finishing moves are performed with balletic grace as Bayonetta flows from one fight to another. With magnificent over-the-top action taking place in stages that are a veritable theme park of exciting attractions, Bayonetta pushes the limits of the action genre, bringing to life its fast-paced, dynamic climax combat.

Bayonetta is a witch, having woken up 20 years ago from a casket in the bottom of a secluded lake. In an effort to uncover the truth of her forgotten past, Bayonetta travels to the holy city of Vigrid in Europe, the ancestral home of the Lumen Sages, worshippers of light, and the Umbra Witches, followers of darkness. As she is pitted against a seemingly endless army of angels, including another Umbra Witch named Jeanne, she follows a mysterious voice and is accompanied by suave journalist Luka Redgrave, as well as young and innocent Cereza, whose mysterious appearance may be connected to the mystery behind her lost memories.

Release dates by platform

PlayStation 3JPOctober 29, 2009 · Out now
Xbox 360JPOctober 29, 2009 · Out now
PlayStation 3NAJanuary 5, 2010 · Out now
Xbox 360NAJanuary 5, 2010 · Out now
PlayStation 3AUJanuary 7, 2010 · Out now
Xbox 360AUJanuary 7, 2010 · Out now
PlayStation 3EUJanuary 8, 2010 · Out now
Xbox 360EUJanuary 8, 2010 · Out now
PCApril 11, 2017 · Out now

Reviews & players

Critic score9115 reviews
Steam reviewsVery Positive92% of 33K positive
Player score82563 ratings on IGDB
Playing now243on Steam at last update

PC system requirements

Official specs from Steam

Full specs

Minimum

OS *Microsoft Windows 7 / 8 (8.1)/ 10
ProcessorCore i3 3220
Memory4 GB RAM
GraphicsRadeon HD6950 / GeForce GTX 570 (VRAM 768MB)
DirectXVersion 9.0c
Storage20 GB available space

Recommended

OS *Windows 7 / 8 (8.1)/ 10
ProcessorCore i5 4460
Memory8 GB RAM
GraphicsRadeon HD7870 / Geforce GTX 760 or more (VRAM 2GB or more)
DirectXVersion 9.0c
Storage20 GB available space

Bayonetta FAQ

When did Bayonetta come out?

Bayonetta was released on October 29, 2009 for PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.

Is Bayonetta on PlayStation 5?

No. Bayonetta has not been announced for PlayStation 5. It is available on PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.

Is Bayonetta on Xbox Series X|S?

No. Bayonetta has not been announced for Xbox Series X|S. It is available on PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.

Is Bayonetta on Nintendo Switch 2?

No. Bayonetta has not been announced for Nintendo Switch 2. It is available on PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.

Who is making Bayonetta?

Bayonetta is developed by Nex Entertainment and PlatinumGames and published by Sega.

Is Bayonetta multiplayer?

No. Bayonetta is single player only.

How much does Bayonetta cost?

Bayonetta costs $5.99 on Steam (70% off, normally $19.99). Prices checked October 9, 2026.

Is Bayonetta good?

Steam players rate it "Very Positive" — 92% of 32,791 reviews are positive. Critics average 91/100.

What are the minimum PC requirements for Bayonetta?

The minimum GPU is Radeon HD6950 / GeForce GTX 570 (VRAM 768MB). See the full minimum and recommended specs on our Bayonetta system requirements page.

Bayonetta series

6 games in release order

Full timeline
  1. Bayonetta2009
  2. Bayonetta 22014
  3. 8-Bit Bayonetta2015
  4. Bayonetta2020
  5. Bayonetta 32022
  6. Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon2023

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