Hades 2 Game Introduction

Hades 2 News and Updates for Supergiant's Ever-Evolving Sequel

Early access began on May 6, 2024, giving players a first look at Melinoë’s war against Chronos. Track the new witchcraft systems, Olympian alliances, and world updates as we count down to the full launch in 2025.

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Hades 2 Release Countdown

Official Launch: September 25, 2025

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What’s New in Hades 2

  • New heroine: Melinoë, Princess of the Underworld, wields arcane sorcery to challenge the Titan of Time.
  • Expanded pantheon: Fresh Olympian patrons such as Apollo, Hestia, and Hephaestus join returning gods to diversify boons and duos.
  • Witchcraft progression: Arcana cards, Omens, Familiars, and incantations reshape each run’s strategy between the Crossroads and surface missions.
  • Beyond the Underworld: Runs now spill onto surface outposts, letting you gather resources and confront Chronos’ forces outside Erebus.

Hades 2 Latest News

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Early Access for Hades 2 Begins on PC

Supergiant opened the doors on May 6, 2024, letting players take Melinoë beyond Erebus via Steam and the Epic Games Store.

The macOS Version of Hades 2 Joins the Fray

October 2024 saw the early access build reach macOS, matching PC content so more players can explore the Crossroads.

Hades 2 Targets a September 2025 1.0 Launch

Supergiant has slated the full release window for September 2025, lining up with Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 editions.

Featured Hades 2 Content

Chronos campaign overview

Chronos Campaign Primer in Hades 2

Understand the narrative beats leading from Melinoë’s training with Hecate to the surface confrontation with the Titan of Time.

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Olympian allies spotlight

Olympian Ally Spotlight for Hades 2 Builds

Compare boons from Apollo, Hestia, Hephaestus, and returning gods to build duo synergies that fit each weapon.

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Region guide

Underworld and Surface Routes in Hades 2

Plan resource runs that bridge Erebus, Oceanus, and the surface hideouts introduced in early access.

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Hades 2 Quick Navigation

Characters

Meet Melinoë’s coven, new Olympians, and the familiar faces aiding the resistance.

 Weapons

Survey the Nocturnal Arms roster and discover future aspects teased for 1.0.

 Boons

Track godly blessings, hexes, and duo synergies across the expanded pantheon.

 Regions

Compare the hazards and bosses waiting in the Underworld layers and surface missions.

 Mechanics

See how incantations, Arcana, Omens, and familiars fuel long-term progression.

 Guides

Find tailored advice for new witches, heat pushers, and speedrunners.