 The reason for the game's Wii U exclusivity was because Nintendo stepped in with additional funding after it was shelved by Sega.PlatinumGames producer Atsushi Inaba, responding to complaints by fans of the original game, stated that "Bayonetta 2" would not exist if Nintendo had not partnered with the developer to make the game.Work on the game was based on feedback the staff received from the original "Bayonetta" to bring various improvements.