Vikki Blake
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Hades 2 is nearly here, bringing a bigger, deeper mythic world with the full might of Olympus at your call and a story that reacts to your every setback and accomplishment.
The sequel to Supergiant's hit game Hades, Hades 2 mixes engaging storytelling and roguelite action elements for an engaging dungeon-crawling experience. It's a timed console exclusive on Nintendo Switch 1 and 2, offering "blazing-fast 120fps in TV Mode on Nintendo Switch 2," or 60fps on Nintendo Switch (which you can upgrade to Switch 2 from for free when you're ready). You can transfer PC progress from Steam or Epic with cross-saves.
Hades 2 v1.0 launches September 25, which means it leaves early access on PC then, too. There's no word on a PlayStation or Xbox release date.
Playing the early access build, we awarded Hades 2 9/10, writing: "Even in its Early Access state, Hades 2 is just about everything one could ask for in a sequel to one of the best roguelites of all time. Featuring excellent refinements to its roguelite progression, a fantastic new main character in Melinoe, and two unique sets of levels that have you fighting foes on the surface and in the underworld."
Hades 2 global release times
Thursday, September 25, 2025 on Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store
PDT (San Francisco):
- 9am
EDT (New York):
- 12pm noon
BRT (San Paulo):
- 1pm
BST (London):
- 5pm
CEST (Paris, Rome, Berlin):
- 6pm
EEST (Athens):
- 7pm
Friday, September 26, 2025 on Switch, Switch 2, and PC via Steam and Epic Games Store
HKT (Hong Kong):
- 12am midnight
JST (Tokyo):
- 1am
AEST (Sydney):
- 2am
Vikki Blake is a reporter for IGN, as well as a critic, columnist, and consultant with 15+ years experience working with some of the world's biggest gaming sites and publications. She's also a Guardian, Spartan, Silent Hillian, Legend, and perpetually High Chaos. Find her at BlueSky.