Nintendo announced Bayonetta 3 back in 2017 and recently gave a 2022 release window, but no actual date was given. However, it seems that may change soon as the official info page for Bayonetta 3 on Nintendo.com has received a new update. Last week, the page stated that Bayonetta 3’s ESRB rating was still pending, but as of today, that listing has been updated with a Mature rating.

This was noticed by Reddit user XDitto on the Nintendo Switch subreddit,  who stated that the rating mentions:

  • Violence
  • Blood and Gore
  • Partial Nudity
  • Strong Language
  • In-Game Purchases

The game getting a Mature rating was expected,  and most of this all fits but the more important aspect is that getting the rating implies a launch is closer now. Given that 2022 is more than half over, we will hopefully get news soon. The mention of In-Game Purchases does stand out a bit, but that could just mean a season pass or other DLC such as additional weapons and costume DLC.

 

Let’s just hope the game lives up to the hype.

 

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