The highly acclaimed dungeon crawler *Hades* is set to receive a sequel, with *Hades II* entering early access in 2024. Fans are eagerly awaiting the full release, and here's what we know so far about when we can expect it and what the developers have hinted regarding the game's launch.
*Hades II* Full Release Estimate
*Hades II* has been available in early access for PC users since May 6, 2024, via Steam and the Epic Games Store. macOS users gained access on October 16, 2024, accompanied by a significant content update. The most recent update for early access players was released on February 19, 2025. Console players, however, will have to wait until the full launch to experience the game. Supergiant Games plans to use the feedback from this extended early access period to refine the game before its official release.
Considering the feedback from the February 2025 early access update, a full release for *Hades II* might be expected in Q2 2025, which spans from April to June. An April release seems unlikely as it wouldn't provide Supergiant Games with sufficient time to gather, analyze, and implement feedback effectively. A more realistic target could be May 2025, marking a full year since the early access began, allowing the developers ample time to incorporate necessary changes.
Even in its early access phase, *Hades II* has shown promising signs of being a worthy sequel, meeting the high expectations set by its predecessor. With an official release anticipated in 2025, the focus now is on how much additional development and refinement Supergiant Games will apply before launch. An official announcement regarding the release date seems imminent.
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*Hades II* Release Developer Insight
Development on *Hades II* kicked off in early 2021, with much of the original game's team and voice cast returning for the sequel. Supergiant Games has remained relatively quiet about the full release date, preferring to let players experience the game's progress through early access. The last significant media engagement was around the technical test and initial early access launch in April and May 2024, after which the team shifted their focus back to development rather than promotional activities.
In interviews with outlets like Game Informer around May 2024, Supergiant Games expressed their intention to preserve the core elements that made the first game so successful while introducing new characters and features, such as the protagonist Melinoë, to keep the gameplay fresh and engaging. As fans eagerly await the full release, the anticipation for returning to the thrilling dungeon-crawling experience of *Hades* continues to build.
