Fans are eager to see what Supergiant Games, developers of the indie smash game Hades, has in store for them in the sequel. But when exactly will you be able to obtain it?
The Game Awards 2022 was the debut of the mythical roguelike. Supergiant Games has a history of critically acclaimed single-player games, but Hades 2 is the studio’s first attempt at a sequel.
The developers have high hopes after the first Hades was included in our top PC games list. Now that we’ve gotten the small talk out of the way, let’s examine what we know about Hades 2 — the release timeframe, the plot, the trailers, and the gameplay — so far.
Hades 2 Release Date
The Hades 2 is scheduled for a PC release in the second quarter of 2024. At this point in the game’s development, Supergiant will release it into early access. There will only be a PC version available for early access on Steam and the Epic Games Store.
The release date has been pushed back from 2023 to early 2024, as announced in an official development update blog by Supergiant Games. The development team merely wants additional time to fix bugs and add content before releasing the game into early access.
According to a recent blog post, Supergiant is confident that the new schedule “will be the sweet spot’ where the game is far enough along that player feedback won’t mostly consist of stuff [it] already knows isn’t there yet, but isn’t so far along that it’s too late for [it] to act on the feedback” given by players.
After more development and updates have been implemented following the early access period, the official version of the game is expected to come in late 2024.
Supergiant stated that “Early Access will be no less important” with Hades 2, reiterating the studio’s support for the model established with the original game. This suggests a continuity with the original game’s timeline and general philosophy.
In fact, the statement mentions “several Major Updates adding the rest of the game’s core content and refining what’s there based on player feedback” that will be released throughout early access.
In addition, the narrative will grow with each update, both in terms of the number of playable characters and the depth of their connections with those already present, all the way up until the release of version 1.0. Supergiant has stated that the story’s climax will be included in the 1.0 patch, along with the customary polish. It’s crucial to note that this implies pre-release customers won’t have access to the full game’s content.
The Early Access Launch of Hades 2
Early Access for the follow-up to 2023’s Hades is scheduled for Q2 2024 on Steam and the Epic Games Store. Just before release, we should have further details about the early access period. With Hades’ Early Access, you may buy and play a pre-release version of the game and provide feedback leading up to its official release.
Supergiant has stated, “From day one in Early Access, Hades 2 will offer at least as much content as the previous game had when it premiered in Early Access on Steam. Even though releasing a game on Early Access implies it’s not yet finished, we’re committed to making Hades 2 worth your time in any form you choose to experience it.
The Plot and Gameplay of Hades 2
In Hades 2, players assume control of Melino, Hades’s daughter and the sibling of Hades’s original protagonist, Zagreus. Cronos, the titan who was imprisoned in Hades, has broken free and is now out for vengeance on the gods of Olympus.
According to Supergiant, Cronos is the “Titan of Time,” he must be a blend of the titan Cronos (father of Zeus and Hades) and Chronos (Greek personification of time). The Greeks frequently conflated these two persons of interest. We recognize your confusion.
The game is set in the Underworld once more, but this time there are all-new areas to explore and much more perilous foes to face.
Supergiant has revealed that there will be several callbacks to the original Hades, but familiarity with that game is not required to enjoy the sequel. The first version of the world was so captivating because of the developers’ promise to provide even more allusions to Greek mythology and culture.
While details regarding Hades 2 are still scarce, the game’s introduction trailer suggests that it will play similarly to the first. The roguelike mechanics and isometric perspective are both still there, and the Boons system appears to be making a comeback, albeit it seems that this time around, a brand new pantheon of gods is responsible for bestowing the boons.
In addition, unlike Zagreus, Melino seems to put greater stock in magic while facing off against enemies. To quote Supergiant, “an immortal witch and sorceress with powerful magical abilities” and “deadly skill with a variety of shadowy weapons” best define her. The trailer shows this magic in action during her battle with Hecate, and it also appears in-game.
That wraps up the information we have thus far gleaned on the Hades 2 release date. If you’re looking for more games with fantastic fighting like Hades, make sure to check out our list of the finest action-adventure games. If you are looking for games that do not require a powerful computer, we also have a list of the greatest indie games.
