The highly anticipated sequel to the beloved dungeon crawler, *Hades*, is on the horizon with *Hades II* from Supergiant Games. An early access version hit the market in 2024, and here's what we know about the expected full release and the insights the developers have shared so far.
Hades II Full Release Estimate
*Hades II* entered early access for PC users on May 6, 2024, through Steam and the Epic Games Store. macOS users joined the fray on October 16, 2024, with a significant content update. The most recent update for early access players rolled out on February 19, 2025. However, console players will need to wait for the full launch to dive in. Supergiant Games plans to use the extended early access period to gather data and refine the game before its final release.
Considering the feedback from the February 2025 early access update, we might see *Hades II*'s full launch as early as Q2 2025, spanning April to June. While an April release seems unlikely due to the tight timeline for feedback integration, a May 2025 release—marking a full year since early access began—appears more plausible. This would give Supergiant Games ample time to incorporate changes based on player feedback.
Even in its early access phase, *Hades II* is demonstrating strong potential as a worthy successor to the original game. With everyone eagerly awaiting the full release sometime in 2025, the exact timing and the extent of further development and polish Supergiant Games has in store remain to be seen. An official announcement on *Hades II*'s release date seems imminent.
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Hades II Release Developer Insight
Development on *Hades II* kicked off in early 2021, with the return of most of the original game’s production team and voice cast. The developers have been relatively quiet about the full release timeline, opting instead to let players experience the game's progress through early access. The last significant press engagement occurred around the technical test and initial early access launch in April and May 2024, after which the team shifted focus back to development.
During interviews with outlets like Game Informer in May 2024, Supergiant Games expressed their intent to preserve the core elements that made the first game a critical success while introducing fresh characters and features, such as the new protagonist Melinoë. As fans eagerly await the full release, they're looking forward to diving back into the captivating dungeon-crawling experience that made *Hades* such a phenomenon.
