In a very interesting move by Nintendo, they announced on their Twitter page that Bayonetta 2 will be launching as a standalone game in commemoration of Bayonetta’s inclusion as DLC for Super Smash Bros For Wii U and 3DS.
For those confused, Bayonetta 2 originally launched on the Wii U for with the first Bayonetta game added in as a bonus with exclusive Nintendo themed costumes.
The new standalone release will only come with Bayonetta 2, and will be at reduced price of 29.99
It is set to release on February 19th.
Author’s Note: This is specifically for North America, as both Europe and Japan already have the standalone version.