After getting a surprise reveal back in 2017, it's safe to say that the wait for Bayonetta 3 has been a somewhat long time coming. Today comes word from Nintendo and developer Platinum Games that highly anticipated third-person action game is on track for an October 28 launch on Nintendo Switch.

And with that there's a new trailer, and a pretty chunky one too, that showcases some of the insane action we can expect.

In this third instalment of the Bayonetta series, the unstoppable Umbra Witch must join forces with some familiar faces, as well as the mysterious Viola and a multitude of other Bayonettas to stop human-made Homunculi from wreaking havoc.

Players will make use of Bayonetta’s wicked weapons and powerful new Demon Masquerade ability to blast, stomp and slam enemies with exciting over-the-top combos and demonic powers. They’ll help Bayonetta, the baddest witch around, battle an evil that’s bent on plunging humanity into the depths of chaos.

The new trailer for the game reveals additional details about Bayonetta’s latest adventure and some of the new characters she’ll meet:

A Bounty of Bayonettas: Meet a veritable coven of Bayonettas, each more fabulous than the last, while fighting through the streets of Tokyo, the mountains of China and beyond! Along the way, players will discover if this arcane alliance can really save humanity and what fate awaits this bunch of Bayonettas.

Rough Up Rivals as Viola: In addition to Bayonetta, players will also control the feisty witch-in-training Viola who is ready to unleash hell on the Homunculi with her sword and her capricious companion, the feline demon Cheshire.

And with that there's also a Trinity Masquerade Edition of Bayonetta 3 that comes with a 200 page art book and three special game sleeves for $144.95 AUD with pre-orders open now via the Nintendo store.