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Hades 2 Full Release Date and Developer Insights

By VictoriaApr 17,2025

The highly anticipated sequel to the beloved dungeon crawler, *Hades*, is on its way from Supergiant Games. With *Hades II* already available in early access since May 6, 2024, for PC users via Steam and the Epic Games Store, and later for macOS users on October 16, 2024, with a significant content update, fans are eager to know when they can expect the full release. The most recent update for early access players occurred on February 19, 2025, while console players await their turn at the full launch. Supergiant Games is using the extended early access period to gather valuable feedback, which will help refine the game before its official release.

Given the timeline and the need for Supergiant Games to process and implement feedback from the February 2025 update, a full release of *Hades II* is anticipated sometime in Q2 2025, spanning from April to June. An April release seems unlikely, as it might not provide enough time for the developers to adequately respond to the latest feedback. A more realistic target could be May 2025, marking a full year since the early access began, allowing the team sufficient time to incorporate necessary changes.

Even in its early access phase, *Hades II* is already demonstrating the potential to meet the high expectations set by its predecessor. As the game continues to evolve, virtually everyone familiar with it anticipates its official release in 2025. It's only a matter of time before Supergiant Games makes an official announcement regarding the release date, which seems imminent as of this writing.

Hades II Full Release Estimate

Image Source: Supergiant Games

Hades II Release Developer Insight

Development on *Hades II* started in early 2021, with the core team and voice cast from the first game returning for the sequel. While the developers have been relatively quiet about the exact release date, they've allowed players to experience the game's progress through early access. The last significant press activity was around the game's technical test and initial early access launch in April and May 2024, after which the team shifted focus back to development.

In interviews with outlets like Game Informer during the May 2024 press outreach, Supergiant Games expressed their goal to preserve the acclaimed essence of the original *Hades* while introducing new characters and elements, such as the protagonist Melinoë, to keep the sequel fresh and engaging. As fans eagerly await the full release of *Hades II*, they look forward to diving back into the dungeon-crawling experience that made the first game a massive success.

Screenshot from Hades 2, showing Melinoe about to face off against the massive Cyclops Polyphemus

Screenshot by The Escapist

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