Hades 2 Full Release Estimate and What’s Been Said by the Developers
- By Sarah
- Mar 18,2025
The immensely popular dungeon crawler, *Hades*, is getting a sequel! Supergiant Games' *Hades II* entered early access in 2024, and anticipation is building for the full release. Let's explore the expected launch window and what the developers have revealed so far.
Hades II Full Release Estimate
Hades II launched in early access on PC (Steam and Epic Games Store) on May 6, 2024, followed by a macOS release on October 16, 2024, alongside a significant content update. Another substantial update arrived on February 19, 2025. Console players will need to wait for the full release. Supergiant Games is using this extended early access period to gather data and refine the game.
Considering the February 2025 update and the time needed for feedback analysis and implementation, a full launch could occur as early as Q2 2025 (April-June). An April release seems unlikely, leaving May 2025 as a more realistic possibility—marking a full year since early access began.
Even in its unfinished state, Hades II early access is proving to be a worthy successor. A 2025 release is widely expected; the exact date hinges on Supergiant Games' final development and polish. An official announcement feels imminent.
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Hades II Release: Developer Insight
Development began in early 2021, bringing back much of the original Hades team and voice cast. Supergiant Games has remained relatively quiet regarding the release date, preferring players experience the game's progress firsthand through early access. The last major press push surrounded the technical test and initial early access launch in May 2024. Since then, the focus has shifted to development.
During this May 2024 press outreach (with outlets like Game Informer), Supergiant hinted at maintaining the core elements of the first game while introducing new characters and features, including protagonist Melinoë, to keep the experience fresh. Fans eagerly await the full release and the return to the dungeon-crawling that made the original Hades a massive success.
