Supergiant Games released adevelopment updateforHades 2today, shedding some light on the roguelike action RPG’s Early Access release plans. The sequel toHadeswill launch in Early Access in Q2 of 2024 on both Steam and the Epic Games Store. The team went on to clarify that the exact date, pricing, and system requirements will be revealed later. Prior to the Early Access release, there will also be a limited technical test for a handful of players. This test will serve as a way to solve technical and compatibility issues before Early Access.
Early Access worked wonders for the originalHades
The originalHadesalso followed this Early Access schedule. The Early access period lasted almost two years, and really helped shape and polishHadesahead of launch.
Similarly,Hades 2will have several major updates that add content as EA progresses. The story will expand and add more characters with each update leading up to the v1.0 launch.
Hadesis roguelike done right, and I’m excited to see whatHades 2will expand on. I’m typically not a fan of the Early Access model but it seems like Supergiant Games utilizes it in all the right ways.Hadeswas great in EA, and even better when it was released fully. Hopefully,Hades 2will follow the same route and end up better for it in the long run.
Hades 2will enter Early Access in Q2 of 2024 on PC. No other platforms have yet to be confirmed, though Supergiant Games indicates in aFAQ on their websitethat they expectHades 2to eventually be available on consoles as well.
Update:Originally this post indicatedHades 2will also be on all consoles. However, Supergiant Games has corrected us that no console platforms have been confirmed yet.
