The immensely popular dungeon crawler, *Hades*, is getting a sequel! Supergiant Games' *Hades II* is on its way, and with an early access version already released in 2024, anticipation is building. Let's explore the expected full release date and what the developers have revealed so far.
Hades II entered early access on PC (Steam and Epic Games Store) on May 6, 2024, followed by a macOS release on October 16, 2024, including a significant content update. Another substantial update arrived on February 19, 2025. Console players will need to wait for the full launch. Supergiant Games will use data gathered during this extended early access period to refine the game before its official release.
Considering the February 2025 update and the time needed for Supergiant Games to process feedback, a full launch could occur as early as Q2 2025 (April-June). An April release seems unlikely, leaving May 2025 as a more realistic timeframe—marking a year since early access began.
Even in its unfinished early access state, Hades II is proving to be a worthy successor. A 2025 release is widely expected; the question is precisely when. An official announcement regarding the release date is anticipated soon.
Development on Hades II commenced in early 2021, bringing back much of the original game's team and voice cast. While the developers have been relatively quiet about the full release date, early access provides players with ongoing progress updates. The last major press push coincided with the technical test and initial early access launch in April/May 2024, with the team since focusing on development.
During this May 2024 press outreach (with outlets like Game Informer), Supergiant Games hinted at maintaining the core elements of the first game while introducing new characters and features, including the protagonist Melinoë, to ensure a fresh and exciting experience. Fans eagerly await the full release of Hades II to continue the dungeon-crawling adventure that made its predecessor so successful.