Nintendo of America released a brand-newBayonetta 3music video featuring the game’s theme song to its official YouTube channel.Bayonetta 3is the latest entry in the prolific action game series developed by PlatinumGames, and players will soon learn more about the protagonist’s upbringing in a new game.
The beloved Umbra Witch Bayonetta returns inBayonetta 3to take down an evil force capable of destroying universes, the Homunculi. She’s joined by Viola, a witch in training who fights with a katana, and Cheshire, Viola’s companion. Bayonetta fights around the world and encounters an entire coven of unique Bayonettas who also wish to protect the natural order of the universe. The game’s theme song, “We Are As One,” reflectsBayonetta’s journey inBayonetta 3and the closing of an action-packed trilogy.
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Nintendo uploaded the “We Are As One"Bayonetta 3music video performed by Rachael Hawnt to its YouTube channel. Hawnt is a talented vocalist and lyricist who also won Series One of the British talent series, “Starstruck.” The 7-minute music video switches between the recording process and clips ofBayonetta 3while Hawnt performs the theme song. Additionally, the music video features lyrics for those who want to sing along with Hawnt or perform a cover. Nintendo encourages fans to playBayonetta 3before watching the music video due topotential spoilers, however.
The “We Are As One” music video promotesBayonetta 3once more before the launch ofBayonetta Origins: Cereza and The Lost Demonthis March. The upcoming title will delve into Cereza’s backstory as she undergoes Umbra Witch training to ultimately become theBayonettafans know today. Nintendo and PlatinumGames will welcome new and returning players alike in a story driven adventure title, which is a departure from the traditional action-basedBayonetta 3.
Lawnt’s stunning vocals in theBayonetta 3music video highlights her own talent while reminding players about their own journey through the critically acclaimed action game.Bayonetta 3’stheme song pulls on the heartstrings of some players who eagerly anticipate a fourth entry in the main series while others await what’s to come in theBayonetta Origins: Cereza and The Lost Demonprequel. Nintendo should continue to pursue talented singers like Rachael Lawnt forfutureBayonettaentries and spin-offs.
The music video’s glowing reception reinforces the positive impactBayonetta 3left on longtime fans of the franchise. Nintendo and PlatinumGames will have high expectations to meet in apotentialBayonetta 4game, and a stellar soundtrack should be a priority once again.
