Hades 2 Release Date: Developer Insights

The highly acclaimed dungeon crawler *Hades* is gearing up for a sequel with *Hades II* entering early access in 2024. Fans are eagerly anticipating the full release, and here's what we know so far about when we might expect it and what Supergiant Games has hinted about the game's launch.

Hades II Full Release Estimate

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*Hades II* has been available in early access for PC players since May 6, 2024, via Steam and the Epic Games Store. macOS users joined the early access on October 16, 2024, with a significant content update. The most recent update for early access players was on February 19, 2025. Console players, however, will have to wait for the full launch to experience the game. The extended early access period allows Supergiant Games to gather valuable feedback, which will help refine the game before its official release.

Considering the feedback from the February 2025 update, a full release for *Hades II* could be expected in Q2 2025, spanning from April to June. An April release seems unlikely, as it might not provide Supergiant Games with enough time to adequately respond to the latest feedback. A May 2025 release, marking a full year since early access began, appears more feasible, allowing the developers to incorporate necessary changes based on player input.

Even in its early access phase, *Hades II* is showing promising signs of being a worthy sequel to the original game. With the game expected to launch sometime in 2025, the focus now is on how much development and polish Supergiant Games will add before the official release. An announcement confirming the release date seems imminent, keeping fans on the edge of their seats.

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Hades II Release Developer Insight

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Development on *Hades II* kicked off in early 2021, with much of the original game's team and voice cast returning. Supergiant Games has been relatively quiet about the full release date, preferring to let players experience the game's progress through early access. The last significant press engagement was around the technical test and initial early access launch in April and May 2024, after which the team shifted focus back to development rather than promotion.

In interviews with outlets like Game Informer in May 2024, Supergiant Games expressed their intent to preserve the core elements that made the first game a success while introducing new characters and features, including the protagonist Melinoë, to keep the experience fresh and engaging. As fans eagerly await the full release, the anticipation for returning to the thrilling dungeon-crawling of *Hades II* continues to build.