Niflheim is generally easier now
Bayonetta 3came and conquered, but Platinum Games has been infrequently tweaking the game since its October 2022 release. Beyond the initial day one launch patch, this week is the only time it’s been adjusted in a major way: in this instance, via version 1.2.0, which was implemented late on August 08, 2025.
So there’s a few things this patch addresses:
So the first two points are actually entwined, as many folks were frustrated with some of the Viola-specific Niflheim challenges. To accommodate, it is now easier to enter Witch Time with Viola, and it’s been generally buffed. This has been a consistent point of contention and one of the biggest asks from the community.
Beyond that, the enhanced ease of accessing the teaser demo for the upcomingBayonetta Origins: Cereza and the Lost Demonis a smart move: especially since the initial hype of finding it the “secret way” has died down a bit. Plus, granular bug fixes in a frame-perfect action game are always appreciated!
You can find the full patch notes here on Nintendo’s official site, or below.
Combat Adjustments
Niflheim
The following Niflheim stage conditions were changed to lower the difficulty:
Other Changes
Bug Fixes
*P is Punch, K is Kick, S is Shoot, and J is Jump.
