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Hades 2 Full Release Estimate and What’s Been Said by the Developers

Author:Kristen Update:Mar 24,2025

The highly anticipated sequel to the beloved dungeon crawler *Hades*, known as *Hades II*, is on its way from Supergiant Games. With the early access version of *Hades II* already released in 2024, fans are eagerly awaiting the full game launch. Here's what we know about the anticipated release date and what the developers have hinted about the game's rollout.

Hades II Full Release Estimate

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*Hades II* has been accessible in early access for PC users since May 6, 2024, available on Steam and the Epic Games Store. macOS users joined the early access party on October 16, 2024, with a significant content update. The most recent update for early access players occurred on February 19, 2025. However, console players will need to wait until the full release to dive into the game. The ongoing early access phase allows Supergiant Games to gather valuable feedback, which will help refine the game before its official launch.

Given the timeline and the feedback from the February 2025 update, a full launch for *Hades II* might happen as early as Q2 2025, covering the months of April to June. An April release seems unlikely, as it may not provide Supergiant Games with enough time to process and implement feedback from the latest update. A more realistic target might be May 2025, marking a full year since the early access began and allowing the developers ample time to incorporate changes based on player feedback.

Even in its early access phase, *Hades II* has shown promise as a worthy sequel, meeting the high expectations set by its predecessor. It's widely anticipated that the game will see a full release sometime in 2025, with the exact date hinging on the development and polishing planned by Supergiant Games. An official announcement regarding *Hades II*'s release date could be imminent, keeping fans on the edge of their seats.

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Hades II Release Developer Insight

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

Screenshot by The Escapist

Development on *Hades II* kicked off in early 2021, with the majority of the original game's team and voice cast returning. Throughout the development process, Supergiant Games has kept details about the full release under wraps, preferring to let players experience the game's progress through early access. The last significant media engagement was around the time of the technical test and initial early access launch in April and May 2024, after which the team focused more on development than promotion.

In discussions with outlets like Game Informer during this period, Supergiant Games expressed their intent to preserve the core elements that made *Hades* a success while introducing fresh characters and features, such as the new protagonist, Melinoë. This approach aims to keep the sequel both familiar and exciting. As fans eagerly await the full release of *Hades II*, the anticipation builds for a return to the engaging dungeon-crawling experience that captivated so many in the original game.