At last, something new for Hades 2! During a Nintendo Direct, the sequel to the first opus released in 2020 was once again shown through a trailer, revealing at the same time a two-stage release date on Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, although the game is available in early access on PC. The digital version will be available on September 25, and the physical version on November 20, 2025.
Note that Hades 2 will be exclusive to Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 on release, but this will be temporary. PC and other console gamers will have to wait and see until this opus is adapted for other media...
"As Melinoe, the immortal princess of the underworld, you'll explore a larger, deeper mythical world, defeating the forces of the Titan with all the power of Olympus behind you, in an extended story that unfolds continuously through each of your setbacks and achievements. New locations, challenges, upgrade systems and surprises await you as you plunge again and again into this ever-changing underground world."
As far as the story of this new opus is concerned, note that the brand-new hero - in this case Zagreus' sister - is also inspired by Greek mythology (stemming from Orphism, a religious current of Greek worship as we know it), Melinoé being, as the developers explain on their site, based on"an ancient subterranean deity" - goddess of ghosts and nightmares, to be precise - and potentially linked to Hades. We learn that she'll be taking a trip to the underworld to kill Cronos, son of Ouranos and Gaia, Titan and father of Zeus.
In terms of gameplay, Supergiant Games intends to offer plenty of great things, starting with virtually unlimited weapon customization, with "bonuses" that the gods of Olympus might grant you. Challenges are also planned, as well as new areas to explore, so as not to bore gamers who have already played the first opus.
In addition, early access to the game was available, as it was for the first opus. The game will also feature dubbing for several characters, in line with what players loved about the original Hades. As for the release date, we'll have to wait a little longer to find out, but there's no doubt that the wait will be worth it, given the success of the first installment. In the meantime, let's get back to the first opus, folks?
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Dates and Opening Time
Starts September 25, 2025
Official website
www.supergiantgames.com
