Bayonetta voice now Jennifer Hale in upcoming third game Eurogamer.net If you click on a link and make a purchase we may receive a small commission. Read our editorial policy. Bayonetta voice now Jennifer Hale in upcoming third game Hanging with my witches. News by Victoria Kennedy News reporter Published on 5 Oct 2022 32 comments Unlike previous releases in the series, Bayonetta 3's titular Umbra Witch will not be voiced by Hellena Taylor. The role has instead gone to Jennifer Hale, who has voiced characters such as Commander Shephard in Mass Effect and Naomi Hunter in the Metal Gear Solid series, to name but a few. Watch on YouTube Some bewitching gameplay for Bayonetta 3. In an interview with Game Informer, which features Bayonetta 3 as its cover this issue, director Yusuke Miyata explained that "overlapping circumstances" meant that Taylor was unable to reprise her role as Bayonetta. As such, Hale stepped in to take the place of the series' title role, with Miyata stating he felt she was a "good match for the character" (thanks, Nintendo Everything). The director went on to state he understood fans' concerns about this change in actress so late in the series, but assured everyone that Hale's performance was "beyond what [the Bayonetta 3 team] could have imagined". "I'm confident that her portrayal of Bayonetta will exceed our fans' expectations," he concluded. As a point of general interest, Atsuko Tanaka will voice Bayonetta once more in the Japanese version of the game. Meanwhile, Hale herself has received widespread praise for her previous performances, with her turn as lombax Rivet in Ratchet and Clank: Rift Apart garnering her multiple best performance nominations. Bayonetta 3 is set for release on the Nintedo Switch on 28th October. Become a Eurogamer subscriber and get your first month for £1 Get your first month for £1 (normally £3.99) when you buy a Standard Eurogamer subscription. Enjoy ad-free browsing, merch discounts, our monthly letter from the editor, and show your support with a supporter-exclusive comment flair! Support us View supporter archive More News Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 1 Nintendo Switch firmware update lets you take screenshots in the Switch Online app The app on your console, not your phone. 3 Sonic Frontiers will receive free Monster Hunter DLC Get ready to roast. 1 Latest Articles Lady Dimitrescu will be a tad smaller in Resident Evil Village's Mercenaries DLC Level the playing field. Overwatch 2 suffers another DDoS attack and character roster bugs Mei Mei. 1 Nintendo Switch firmware update lets you take screenshots in the Switch Online app The app on your console, not your phone. 3 Sonic Frontiers will receive free Monster Hunter DLC Get ready to roast. 1 Supporters Only Premium only Off Topic: Take a minute to appreciate Cookin' with Coolio's incredible scallops recipe. What a great book. Premium only Off Topic: Reading City of Glass in comic form "Where exactly am I going?" Premium only Off Topic: Il Buco is a transporting film about a really big hole Underlands. Off-Topic Netflix handled Sandman brilliantly It was Dreamy. 9 Buy things with globes on them And other lovely Eurogamer merch in our official store! Explore our store