Senua's Saga: Hellblade II Stream "Journey Of The Mind" Promises A Peek Into The Game's Research Process

Senua's Saga: Hellblade II developers Ninja Theory have announced a livestream entitled Journey of the Mind, highlighting the game's consultation and research process.


The stream will start on 9 ET / 6 PT, Tuesday April 9. You can watch it on the official Xbox channels on Twitch, YouTube, and Facebook. It will explore Ninja Theory's partnership with University of Cambridge professor Paul Fletcher and the developer's collaboration with RCE Wellbeing Hub (formerly Recovery College East).

Through these cooperative efforts, Ninja Theory consulted both with experts who treat psychosis and patients with lived experience. Studio Head Don Matthews wrote in an Xbox blog post that, "Just as we did in Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice we have once again worked closely with our expert partners to bring Senua’s experience to life in a truthful way." The original game received both widespread praise and pointed criticism for its depiction of psychosis.

GameSpot staff writer Jordan Ramée recently interviewed staff and consultants working on Senua's Saga, including Fletcher and lead actor Melinda Juergens. According to those interviewed, the sequel will focus more on Senua's relationship with other people rather than the landscape of her psyche. Juergens said, "She's not a victim of psychosis anymore. She hasn't overcome it, but she's in control of it."

Senua's Saga: Hellblade II releases on May 21 on Xbox Series X and PC. It will also be available on Game Pass. It was recently revealed that the game will only run with a 30fps cinematic mode on console. Apparently, its rocks are very cool.