Bayonetta 3 is an action-adventure game developed by PlatinumGames Inc. and published by Nintendo exclusively for the Nintendo Switch. Released worldwide on October 28, 2022, it is the long-awaited third entry in the Bayonetta series, continuing its hallmark of over-the-top, cinematic combat and witch-themed fantasy storytelling.

Story and setting

Set after the events of the prior games, Bayonetta 3 follows the Umbra Witch Bayonetta as she battles Homunculi—man-made bioweapons threatening reality. The narrative spans global locales including Tokyo and China, introducing alternate versions of Bayonetta and a new witch-in-training, Viola, who fights alongside her demon companion Cheshire.

Gameplay and mechanics

Core gameplay builds on fast-paced, combo-driven combat. New features include Demon Masquerade, allowing Bayonetta to fuse with her infernal demons for unique transformations, and Demon Slave, granting direct control over massive summoned creatures such as Gomorrah and Phantasmaraneae. Players alternate between Bayonetta and Viola, each offering distinct weapon styles and timing-based abilities like Witch Time to slow enemies.