Bayonetta 1 was released in 2009 and was critically lauded mainly for the combat and soundtrack it utilized to extreme effect. It was inspired by Devil May Cry 4 and Scandinavian myths, with a sequel quickly being greenlit.
improvements and attempting to bring a whole new set of fans in with it. This means that by the time Bayonetta 3 releases it's been a full eight years since the last game, and a whole new set of fans will be discovering Bayonetta for the first time come October of this year.