Senua’s Psychosis: A behind-the-scenes look at Hellblade 2

On May 21, 2024, Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2 will be released exclusively for Xbox. In a new video, we learn more about the game Ninja Theory and take a look at the psychology of Senua, the main character in Hellblade 2.

Ahead of Hellblade 2’s release, Ninja Theory head Dom Matthews wants to take future players into Senua’s psyche. Through the new video “Senua’s Psychosis” we see how Senua’s experiences with psychosis in Hellblade II are based on neuroscience and real-life experiences.

“The idea of ​​telling the story of a character with psychosis immediately came with the responsibility of understanding the subject deeply,” Matthews said. So Ninja Theory teamed up with Professor Paul Fletcher from the University of Cambridge, which led to further collaborations with Recovery College East and other groups of people who, like Senua, have real experiences of seeing and hearing things that others don’t and have a unique advantage. Beliefs about the world.

In the first game, Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, Ninja Theory received many positive responses from fans who reported that Senua’s journey helped them better understand psychosis, both their own experiences and those of loved ones, and build empathy for the millions of people suffering from mental disorders. Health issues on a daily basis. With the imminent release of Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II, Matthews hopes to bring a renewed vision of what it can mean to hear voices, see things only you can see, and inspire extraordinary beliefs to others.

Are you also looking forward to the release of Hellblade 2? Please take some time to watch the video above. The video presents a beautiful and unique idea.