Hellblade II Enhanced will remain at 30 frames per second on Xbox Series S

The new performance mode will only be available on Xbox Series X, PS5, and PC.

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The highly anticipated enhanced edition of Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II now has a release date: it arrives on August 12th with graphical improvements, new content, and a 60 FPS performance mode. However, there’s a significant limitation: this option won’t be available on Xbox Series S.

Although the initial announcement mentioned this feature as a global novelty, the post was edited shortly after to clarify that the newer generation’s smaller console will be left out of the 60 frames per second mode, something that has also been officially confirmed by the Ninja Theory team.

No 60 FPS, but with all other improvements on Xbox Series S

The enhanced edition of Hellblade II arrives as a free update for those who already have the game on Xbox Series, PC, or enjoy it through Xbox Game Pass. It will include new features such as:

• Challenge Mode with the Rot mechanic, which resets progress if it fills up.

• Improved Photo Mode, with new tools and a “Movement” tab for more dynamic captures.

• Developer commentary, with over 4 hours of behind-the-scenes content.

• Visual improvements and full compatibility with Steam Deck.

But the most requested feature, the new 60 FPS mode, will only be available to players on Xbox Series X, PC with sufficient power, or PS5. On Series S, due to technical limitations, the game will continue to run at 30 FPS as before.

Despite this, Hellblade II Enhanced remains a solid and free update that enhances the experience even without a framerate boost. If you already have it on Game Pass, it will be worth returning to Iceland on August 12th.