Nintendo Switch
Bayonetta 2
ベヨネッタ2 · 蓓優妮塔2
- Perfect: No noticeable issues start to finish
- Playable: Can be finished; minor glitches or slowdowns
- In-game: Gets in-game, but issues get in the way
- Menus: Reaches the title screen or menus only
- Boots: Starts, then hangs on a black screen or intro
- Nothing: Does not start
Bayonetta 2 is playable on PC emulators. Ryubing's official list rates it Playable (November 2022, local wireless works, possible cutscene video issues), and the archived yuzu list agrees. yuzu's known issues were broken shadows in places, broken depth of field in cutscenes, a river rendering white, and an overly bright image. No public test reports found yet for Mac, iPhone/iPad, or Android.
Settings & known issues
- yuzu archive issues: some broken shadows, no depth of field in cutscenes, white river, image too bright
- Ryubing's list notes local wireless (LDN) and LAN play work
Compatibility reports
| Platform | Emulator | Result | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows | yuzu | Playable | web.archive.org 2024-03-04 | |
| Windows | Ryubing | Playable | github.com 2022-11-26 |
Game info
- Developer
- PlatinumGames
- Publisher
- Nintendo
- Released
- 2018-02-16
- Genre
- Action / Adventure
- Title ID
- 01007960049A0000
- Updated
- 2026-10-30
FAQ
Can I play Bayonetta 2 on Windows with an emulator?
The best reported result on Windows is "Playable" with yuzu (report from 2024-03-04). Results vary by device and emulator version.
Can I play Bayonetta 2 on Mac with an emulator?
We haven't found a public compatibility report for Bayonetta 2 on Mac yet.
Can I play Bayonetta 2 on iPhone / iPad with an emulator?
We haven't found a public compatibility report for Bayonetta 2 on iPhone / iPad yet.
Can I play Bayonetta 2 on Android with an emulator?
We haven't found a public compatibility report for Bayonetta 2 on Android yet.
Where can I find the Bayonetta 2 ROM?
Switch emulators load games as XCI (cartridge) or NSP (digital) files; this game's Title ID is 01007960049A0000. You also need prod.keys and firmware; what they are and which folder they go in is covered in our "prod.keys, title.keys and Firmware Explained" guide. →
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