Hades 2 Set for Exclusive Release on Nintendo Switch and Switch 2

Hades 2 is set to launch on both the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 as a timed console exclusive. While an exact release date remains under wraps, developer Supergiant has confirmed that the eagerly awaited sequel will hit PC, Nintendo Switch 2, and the original Switch simultaneously later this year.

The news about Hades 2's arrival on Nintendo's next-gen console, the Switch 2, was initially revealed during last week's Nintendo Direct. However, Supergiant has now clarified that the game will not only be available on both Switch models but will also enjoy a period of exclusivity on Nintendo's platforms.

"Hades II v1.0 will launch simultaneously on our Early Access platforms (Steam and Epic Games Store), Nintendo Switch 2, and the original Nintendo Switch," the team announced via X/Twitter.

Hades II v1.0 will launch simultaneously on our Early Access platforms (Steam and Epic Games Store), Nintendo Switch 2, and the original Nintendo Switch.

— Supergiant Games (@SupergiantGames) April 8, 2025

It's still unclear when Hades 2 will expand to other consoles such as the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S.

In IGN's Hades 2 early-access review, we praised the game, awarding it a 9/10 and noting, "Hades 2 feels impossibly huge and unbelievably polished by any standard, much less an early access game. Mel is awesome, the new tweaks to the combat and progression are excellent, and it's just unbelievably feature packed with twice the content of the first. What’s here right out of the gate is astounding, and the thought of more coming on the way is a tantalizing treat."

For those eager for more, be sure to explore all the third-party games confirmed for Nintendo Switch 2.