How Ninja Theory fuses narrative and technology for Senua's Saga: Hellblade II | BAFTA

It's all about the narrative... Take a dive into the narrative rich world of Ninja Theory; go behind the scenes of the Cambridge based studio to see how it comes together to create the incredible journey of Senua's Saga: Hellblade II; how motion capture was used to enhance Melina Juergens performance; how the studio sensitively approached mental health and psychosis; and what the future holds for the storied studio from Dom Matthews and the rest of the dev team.
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Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II - behind the scenes with Ninja Theory and BAFTA
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[@officialninjatheory]

Thank you for stopping by!

[@Manmade023]

🙌

[@paulcrimson3824]

Thank you for this amazing journey! And for all the hard work!

[@softbreezemusic]

please make horror games or unique sci fi story game, the way you make narrative games and focusing on the story with photorealistic graphics is amazing, you will make the perfect horror game or sci fi story driven game if you want to

[@gormelimi]

❤️

[@ed_ro_k]

😎💯

[@TheDJMTBizzle]

Hellblade 2 is the most immersive, cinematic experience i've ever played, thank you NT and Melina for her incredible performance

[@adriang3492]

Hands down the best game I've played in the last two or three years.

[@essadakkam]

Yeah, and the emptiest game ever. Just start and finish so quick. Baaaaad gaaaaame.

[@TheDJMTBizzle]

@@essadakkam yeah it definitely isn't for everyone

[@Real_SkyRipper]

@@essadakkam 10h game just like the first, more than enough, a movie is 1-2h don't see anyone crying about it and wanting 10h movies XD

[@essadakkam]

@@Real_SkyRipper This isn't a movie, this is a video game. Pay attention to that.

[@vulcan4d]

I love the story of how Melina ended up being Senua in the first place.

[@UliaSamsonova]

A truly great one

[@JUKEXD]

Она крута и красива 😀

[@bafta]

Are you looking forward to continuing Senua's saga?

[@nelm4n]

Sure!

[@tigertony7724]

Me too :)

[@polynightingale3969]

Yep pre installed also

[@JailsonSony]

Sim! Mas estou esperando vocês fazerem um porte para o PlayStation. Quando lançar no PlayStation 5 eu compro a mídia física! Por : Jailson Santos 🇧🇷✌🏻

[@RedD12gaming]

Yes. Ninja Theory studio, company is really amazing.

[@MichaelNiles]

Just started playing; few hours in - such an amazing piece of interactive art and engineering; jaw dropping.

[@cun7us]

Most of the studio team are of a certain age which explains the mature feel it has. It's refreshing to have something that isn't made for a teenage audience, and I like the fact that they use mental health as a core part of the game. That's something everyone can relate to and was seen as taboo before, and still is to a certain extent. I'm glad Microsoft supported them and gave them the creative freedom to embark on that journey.

[@HAMMERFOOT1]

Yes I've been anxiously awaiting I have a downloaded to my Xbox series X. I am now viewing this on KZbin, and I can't help but sit here and think to myself I wish there was a way that videos like this in detail of your art and craft and detailed creation could be attached to the game download. I believe if you set and watch this you would have a greater appreciation for the amount of time and great detail that is put into all these games for those who don't see videos like this and choose to be critical, negative which truly can affect the experience before you even press start. I am an artist as well as a drummer for 45 years and a performer, although I really don't experience direct push back with my craft it would be very difficult to digest. And the whole thing is you don't have to go searching for negativity. You can just have general interest in something and it comes your way across many feeds takes off like a wildfire. Anyways, keep up the incredible work five stars Yes, passion, stay driven!

[@Rj9878_]

I am a PlayStation fan but I really hope this game gets all the success it deserves it looks so good..... also a great fan of Melina she is one my fav actress along Ashley Johnson

[@p4scol3s]

the first playstation fan that I've seen so far that isn't trying to bash the game. cheers to you!

[@LuElric2]

Hellblade is so good it looks lika a playstation game.

[@njalphonsus8058]

You can stream the game to your phone on game pass and connect your PlayStation controller via Bluetooth, that’s how I played it

[@Marcel-ef8lk]

@@LuElric2 NON il ressemble au jeux XBOX tout simplement playstation na pas les moyens de sortir un jeux de cette qualité ( juste ASTRO le petit robot pour les gosse )

[@jonathanmccullouch3243]

I love how happy and giddy Melina Juergens is during her tour, she has every reason to be proud, her performance (and editing) is epic! ❤‍🔥

[@Marcel-ef8lk]

Melina dans tomb raider avec les meme graphisme

[@Djaybird]

Painfully short, but a truly unforgettable experience. Thank you Ninja Theory ❤

[@kagevanwagoner]

Hellblade 2, just like its predecessor, was a delight to play. Powerfully moving and the greatest graphics I’ve ever seen. GOTY nominee in my book no matter what others are saying. Thank you for what you’ve created for us

[@Richard-ss5hr]

The most beautiful game I have ever seen. From graphics to storyline. Just one thing to pick on , is the combat system.. Other than that . It's a true master piece 🎉❤

[@Miradis]

This game is going to be amazing

[@ponaskompetencija]

you meant this game is going to be boring af and you were right

[@morbincentral3607]

☠️

[@YosipmikeColin]

​@@ponaskompetencija Aburrido?? 🤣🤣🤣 Es el mejor juego que he jugado. Si no tienes dinero para comprarlo no opines niño jajajaja

[@Miradis]

@@ponaskompetencija did I stutter?

[@vdochev]

It is! I love it!

[@BatemanNYC]

She and her team are amazing!

[@asranderson1]

Amazing tech. Amazing narrative!

[@razorback7828]

The quality of the animation, the VFX, the collision, the storytelling. Everything is crazy!! The characters do not slide on the ground during the combats...the weapons doesn't get through the characters! THANKS FOR THIS!

[@SlayerzXtreme]

Stunning! Brilliant! A True Masterpiece! Thank you guys for this amazing and very deep game experience! 🔥🔥🔥

[@s.p..smdness8748]

We need a behind the scene on the soundtrack composition !

[@theguyinthere]

I have been in love with Melina Juergens since the first game release.

[@matthewtacticalgaming]

You can see that they had used binaural stereo microphones. Awesome! Best HRTF ever. Only 2 channels needed. If your brain need 2 channels to hear everything, why one would need more inside a headphone!?

[@rometherevenant8749]

I honestly really liked their Devil May Cry game. Would love to see them take another crack at that kind of genre of hack snd slash. Maybe if EA gave them the greenlight to remake Dantes Inferno. That would be badass imo

[@ramsullivan7883]

Amazing job on hellblade 2 wish you all the success in the world on this game. Well deserved!

[@MrMisterkings]

You created an unbeatable piece of art that will go directly to the History of videogames

[@WastelandSurvival2]

So freakin excited for tomorrow, cannot wait. Been such a wait but will be so worth it. GOTY for sure

[@DerGilbert]

This Game is Insane!

[@gamewojtek]

Just finished Hellblade 2, incredible achievement of an incredible studio!!!

[@hassanalzaraa6363]

I liked the game. I hope in all aspects the audio and creativity of the output. I wish you success and creativity. I am a fan of Xbox and the studio. I rate the game 1,000,000% in all aspects. The game impressed me. I wish you success❤❤❤😘🌹❤️😍

[@n.m4689]

Thank you for making this great game I love it And seeing all this passion from this beautiful people make me love this game even more. Please go on with this way of creating art

[@OkaforIfechukwu-nh9me]

Bro the graphics are awesome!!!

[@icafed]

a masterpiece, I can't find other words to describe it

[@marxi-studio]

I'm a big fan of Assassin's Creed, but when I saw the Senua's Saga: Hellblade II trailer, I'm also a fan of this game :) I like the ginematic game industry, it adds a lot to the game and moving sound adds a lot as well. Good job, looking forward to the third part :)

[@vishantmodi2969]

hope, continue saga, feels like movie, game is perfectly made....great work done....launch movie, people will love that too....also continue saga in right direction in coming time....all the best

[@mangelangel2570]

The first Senua was incredible, but this one looks insane ❤ already a masterpiece. That DmC Neo Dante frames 🔥👌 make DmC2 possible plz

[@1ch0]

My Game of the year!!

[@topsurgeon]

1:30 why the hell we didn't get to see this giant at the game !!

[@darrinbickham6280]

I PHUC KIN LOVE THIS TEAM THANK YOU ❤🎉

[@panama_scroll]

incredibly talented people

[@miladh1859]

Such a great game

[@gregoriocarreno]

Amazing

[@Deadforge]

Such a genuine masterfully crafyed story and cross media experience.

[@Der___Dude]

Thank you Ninja Theory

[@danamclaughlin217]

Thanks for this deep dive and I truly hope you can add more Bafta's to your shelf with Saga...I truly love to see the passion Ninja Theory has and I cannot wait to see what is in store for Senua on launch TOMORROW!!!!

[@unknown8372]

I smiled watching the video, especially this girl, as Senua ☺️ 

[@deepulse5408]

Masterpiece ❤

[@borjag680]

Ya me he acabado el hellblade2, me ha encantado. De lo mejor que he jugado nunca, con ganas de más.

[@charless.90]

Trabalho incrível 👏🏻

[@filipebranco1543]

Can't wait to play it tomorrow! 🔥

[@Gamelander]

man I can't wait

[@James-fo8rf]

Looking forward to senua hellblade 2. Hope Microsoft will look after you guys.

[@otrstreaming]

i love this game

[@Phelaidar]

She adapted really fast to the modern world.

[@nathalycosta9346]

MDS que jogo lindo! 🎉

[@ssshlurrpp8613]

I hope you still continue making games

[@mohammad-zabih]

I thought i could never enjoy / love another game after finishing RDR2 , Hellblade 2 changed that

[@Xavier-be2mi]

Only a few more hours left!! Can’t wait!!!

[@buttercakeluv]

🖤🖤 beautiful and passionate team.

[@EzekielChok]

Hey Senua 🥰

[@__ooo__cat]

COOL GAME!!!

[@Ogami79]

Melina got thicc! 😍

[@mccloud-pac3288]

Eu só queria que a ninja theory lança-se um update com áudio em português ou em espanhol um jogo tão magnífico e outros países não puderam desfrutar da narrativa pelo prazer de ouvi-la

[@thekonietzkystrain4271]

The MoCap Studio you folks have is some next level shit.

[@yogiwp_]

Definitely not for everyone, and people who likes it LOVES it. Really wonder how much did it cost, seems expensive for the limited target audience.

[@FeryxSuperior]

did they design the microphone?

[@yumpox]

No, those binaural mics have been around for some years. You can see them in a lot of ASMR videos.

[@krapiks]

Dippers are advised playing this game on headphones.

[@dirrecgaming]

X-cellent looking game! 💯

[@thiagoborges5759]

que mulher linda e simpática

[@japroject1]

I miss Heavenly Sword

[@CerroZimm]

The bar for a good video keep getting lower and lower and people are ok with it, what kind of world we are living in?

[@sprc155]

Meliiina

[@Brunn0121]

i hope MS warlords don't give you guys the can.

[@Destroy164]

I love this game soo much but i hope the puzzles are a bit toned down because on the first game the puzzles where frustrating and time consuming but overall this is an amazing game and I'm playing this on day one❤❤

[@hazenclough4212]

Nooooo. That was the attraction for a lot of us! Just google it if you have trouble lol 😂

[@pedro.alcatra]

Era dentro

[@mars123oliveira5]

Ninja theory tem muito em aprender sobre gráficos e expressões faciais ,nisso a naughty dog ganha de longe !!!

[@tusher23]

I played the first one, maybe 45 minutes and I could feel like a different person no game developed such mature emotions in me like them. A genesis of what future tech will offer!!

[@Iskra_Audio]

I'M HYPED! Please please please play with headphones!

[@razorback7828]

And this sound design!! What a cool team!

[@Neovalen]

I just cannot wait until tomorrow when I get to play this game. I've been waiting ever since I fell in love with the first game.

[@straw242_]

I put Hellblade 1 in my all-time top 5 video games! I cannot wait to play part 2!

[@JailsonSony]

Vou ficar esperando vocês fazerem um porte para o PlayStation. Quando vocês lançarem no PlayStation 5, eu compro até a mídia física. No aguardo, beijos na Melina. 🥰 Por : Jailson Santos 🇧🇷✌🏻

[@DingbatToast]

Does the gameplay come as dlc?

[@electro_statyk9794]

Are there any hellblade books?

[@kingsleyjackson8287]

Will there B a hellblade III

[@a7xgunslinger]

Game of the Year ❤️

[@dkas2690]

🤓👆🤓

[@gonzaloalpizar8227]

This is the way to make a video game with love and passion for details and story

[@lovecraftian.]

second installment is breathtaking.

[@maxtugger1859]

Played Hell Blade on PS4, was easily among my favourite games.

[@stefanboltzmann1520]

goty

[@user-kb7pc1vy7b]

Melina Juergens definitely deserves multiple awards for the performance she's done with hell blade II, the reviews are lies! ITS AN AMAZING GAME! Also, shes very attractive.

[@p0tat0_Child]

Just started playing the game and so far enjoying it a lot. Loved the first one.

[@electro_statyk9794]

I can’t get enough of Melina and her in costume it’s so cool

[@dylanherron3963]

I'm literally downloading the game install as we speak

[@matthewburton6360]

Can't wait to get out of work to go play this

[@centollojames3363]

Good bye ninja theory

[@electro_statyk9794]

I hope they keep making senua stories I feel like there’s so much to tell with it and her

[@raf_swiftie]

You found the best actress in the world to play Senua. Melina is the sweetest person ever and she is so talented ❤

[@StevenAvery4Life]

Imagine if they used this kind of tech and motion capture to make a game like Mafia or something. I like Hellblade but other types of games would be amazing too. Imagine a gun fight or driving with this realism. The future is exciting.

[@alexlyster3459]

It's almost impossible to go into this level of hand crafted detail in larger open world games.

[@therealfodder]

HB 1 - 2 days capturing combat HB 2 - 69 days capturing combat - looks better, plays out pretty much the same in a shorter game. That's how those 7 years have gone then. No hate - it's a technical masterpiece. Fantastic performances. But it just shows how the 'AAA' space has gone - even if it was from an AA developer.

[@tigertony7724]

I’ll be playing your game tomorrow game pass

[@YosipmikeColin]

Una obra de arte

[@user-fg5fr7gf3v]

Guys l proud of you all ❤❤😊😊😊😊😊 thank you so much guys 😊❤😊❤😊❤