Hades 2 Release Date: Developer Insights

The critically acclaimed dungeon crawler *Hades*, developed by Supergiant Games, is getting a highly anticipated sequel—*Hades II*. With early access for *Hades II* launching in 2024, fans are eager to know when the full version will arrive and what details the developers have shared about the official release.

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Hades II Full Release Estimate

*Hades II* entered early access for PC users on May 6, 2024, via Steam and the Epic Games Store. macOS players followed with access on October 16, 2024, coinciding with a major content update. The most recent early access update was released on February 19, 2025. Console versions, however, are expected to wait until the game's full launch. Supergiant Games plans to continue refining the game based on feedback gathered during this extended early access period before finalizing the complete version.

Taking into account the time needed for Supergiant Games to process player feedback from the February 2025 update, a full release could arrive as early as Q2 2025—covering April through June. A full launch in April seems unlikely due to limited turnaround time, while a May 2025 release would mark exactly one year since early access began, giving the team enough time to implement meaningful improvements. The current state of *Hades II*’s early access already suggests a strong continuation of the original title’s legacy. While an exact date remains unconfirmed, it's widely expected that *Hades II* will officially launch sometime in 2025, pending final development goals and polish. An official release announcement appears imminent.

Hades II Release Developer Insight

Development on *Hades II* officially started in early 2021, with most of the original development team and voice actors returning for the sequel. Since then, Supergiant Games has remained largely quiet regarding the game’s full release date, preferring to let players experience the game’s progress firsthand through early access. The last significant promotional push occurred around the technical test and initial early access launch in April and May 2024. Since then, the team has focused primarily on development rather than marketing.

During their outreach in May 2024, including interviews with outlets like Game Informer, Supergiant expressed their intent to preserve the core gameplay that made the first game so beloved while introducing new characters and mechanics. Among these additions is the protagonist Melinoë, who brings a fresh perspective to the series. As development continues behind the scenes, fans eagerly await the full release of *Hades II* to dive back into the roguelike action that defined its predecessor.