"Hellblade 2: Dev Confirms 30 FPS Limit, Unreal Engine 5 Preview, and Shorter Gameplay Demand"

Hellblade 2 for Xbox Series X and S is confirmed to run at 30 FPS with no performance mode available, making it feel more "cinematic," according to VFX director Mark Slater-Tunstill. The PC version is not locked to this feature and can achieve increased FPS. This decision has sparked controversy, similar to other recent Xbox first-party games. The game will be digital-only and retail for $50 upon its release on May 21, utilizing Unreal Engine 5 and Epic Games' MetaHuman animator technology for real-time facial animation.