Hidden inside Bayonetta 3 is a demo for Bayonetta Origins.
We can assume that you're just as excited as we are to learn that Nintendo has buried a playable Bayonetta Origins demo in Bayonetta 3 if you're hoping to learn the Witch with No Memories' secrets. We've all been enthralled by the thought that we'll soon be able to immerse ourselves in the breathtaking world of Bayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demon ever since we first saw the teaser at The Game Awards 2022.
In this stunning, graphical action adventure game, you're invited to take a look back in time. Face off against tough foes and solve puzzles to discover the story of Cereza's expedition into the forbidden Avalon Forest, which took place long before she evolved into the modern-day Bayonetta. Although Bayonetta Origins release date isn't too far off, we know a lot of you are eager to dive into those storybook pages of the past and are longing for a witching time.
Fortunately, Bayonetta fans worldwide are in for a true treat as Nintendo has confirmed. Nintendo of Europe just tweeted that Bayonetta 3 includes a playable teaser for Bayonetta Origins, giving you a taste of what's to come months in advance.
To play the latest Bayonetta Origins teaser right now, just follow these easy instructions if you have a copy of Bayonetta 3 on your Nintendo Switch.
- 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 this isn't enough to persuade you to pick up Bayonetta 3, then be sure to read our Bayonetta 3 review. To pass the time, check out our listings of the top adventure games on the Switch (best Switch games) and RPGs for the Switch (best Switch RPGs).