PlatinumGames has released a new playable demo for the remaster ofThe Wonderful 101with the ability to play as Bayonetta from the beginning of the game.
The demo, which is available for the Nintendo Switch, PC and PS4, features the prologue in the game as well as the first three missions, giving players a few hours of content that can also be carried on into the full version ofThe Wonderful 101which launchedearlier this year.
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Bayonetta was available in the original 2013 version ofThe Wonderful 101for the Wii U, but only as a secret unlockable character. The demo and new update for the remaster allows her character to be playable at any time. For players who already own the remaster, simply enter the codeUMBRANGIFTto unlock Wonder-Bayonetta and to unlock Wonder-Jeanne and Wonder-Rodin, enterANGELSLAYERS.
ThoughThe Wonderful 101was well reviewed with its original release, sales of the game fell short, which is possibly due to the lack of popularity of the Wii U. Originally published by Nintendo, Platinum decided to self publish and use Kickstarter to gauge the interest of the fans with several tiered goals that allowed for additional DLC of the game, theKickstarter forThe Wonderful 101was a successand gave Platinum the ability to launch the new version ofThe Wonderful 101on other platforms.
The Wonderful 101Remastered was celebrated by fans and critics alike, with many wondering if a sequel to the game would be in development. Though Platinum hasn’t announced a sequel, Director Hideki Kamiya has stated that the team has heard the fan’s interest in aThe Wonderful 101sequel, and has some ideas for where one would go, but the developer is uncertain on how much further they could take the series, feeling that the remaster already pushed several boundaries.
Meanwhile, fans eagerly waiting forBayonetta’s third outing can breathe a sigh of relief as Kamiya has confirmed that despite the long silence,Bayonetta 3has not been cancelled. The announcement ofBayonetta 3happened in 2017 at The Game Awards where Platinum confirmed the existence of the game, as well as the ports onBayonetta 1 and 2to the Nintendo Switch.
While there has been a significant drought when it comes to news of the game, it’s worth noting that the 2020 edition of The Game Awards is a few weeks away, with an expectation of many surprise reveals. While it’s currently unknown if PlatinumGames has any special reveals at the show, history may repeat itself.
The Wonderful 101 Remasteris available on PC, PS4, and Switch.
