All articles tagged with #hades ii
Originally Published 3 days ago — by The Guardian
The article highlights the top 15 Nintendo Switch 2 games to play in 2026, including titles like Animal Crossing: New Horizons, Hades II, and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, showcasing a mix of family-friendly, action, and adventure games with updated visuals and new features for the Switch 2.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Bloomberg.com
The article discusses the problem of oversupply in the video-game industry, highlighted by a busy September with many top-rated releases like Hades II, illustrating broader market challenges due to an excess of games.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Nintendo Life
Hades II launches on Switch and Switch 2 on September 25, 2025, with early impressions highlighting performance differences between the two versions, and a full physical edition available. Reviews are coming soon, and excitement is building among fans.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by The Verge
Hades II's 1.0 update revitalizes the game, offering new routes, weapons, and features that make it as engaging as the original, with improved gameplay and story elements that keep players hooked across platforms.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Nintendo Life
Hades II will be released as a Switch exclusive on September 25th, with regional release times listed for North America, Europe, and Asia/Oceania. The game costs around $30, with a free upgrade for the Switch 2 version, and physical editions will be available from November 20th.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Nintendo
Hades II is an upcoming sequel by Supergiant Games, releasing on September 25, 2025, for Nintendo Switch 2, featuring a mythic underworld setting, dark sorcery, and replayable dungeon crawling with new characters, locations, and abilities.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Engadget
Hades II, the sequel to the popular roguelike game, is set to launch on September 25 for Switch and Switch 2, marking its console debut after over a year in early access on PC. The game features new protagonist Melinoë and promises enhanced performance on Switch 2, including 120 fps in TV mode, with cross-save support across platforms. The release is expected to be a timed console exclusive, with other platforms likely to follow later.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The A.V. Club
The alpha build of Hades II shows that Supergiant's sequel is already delivering an incredibly satisfying experience, with familiar but enjoyable gameplay, new character Melinoë, and a focus on fun and smooth action gaming. The addition of a mana bar and new combat mechanics adds depth to the gameplay, while the game's structure and progression remain engaging. While the sequel may not bring revolutionary changes, it promises to provide the same level of satisfaction as its predecessor.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Kotaku
Supergiant Games' Hades II is addressing the lack of body diversity in the original game by introducing Hephaestus, a heavier-set bear with a wheelchair and prosthetic leg, in contrast to the ripped Greek gods. The sequel's portrayal of beauty and body types is evolving, reflecting a shift towards greater inclusivity and representation in character design. Fans are excited about this step forward, and the technical test for Hades II is currently open for sign-ups on Steam.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Engadget
Supergiant Games showcased Hades II in a three-hour livestream, revealing gameplay, new god designs, and the abilities of the new protagonist, Melinoë, who has a different playstyle from Zagreus. The game features new gods like Apollo, returning ones like Aphrodite and Demeter, and various environments. The technical test version is being played, with the game expected to go into early access this spring.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Kotaku
Supergiant Games is gearing up for a technical test of Hades II, the highly anticipated sequel to their 2020 roguelike hit. Prospective players can sign up on Steam for a chance to participate, with the test featuring the game's first major area and early-game content. While the studio hasn't provided a specific timeline, they expect the test to run longer than a week but shorter than a month, with Early Access to follow soon after, aiming for a release in the previously stated "Q2 2024" window.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Verge
Hades II, the highly anticipated sequel to the popular roguelike game, will launch in early access in Q2 2024, according to developer Supergiant Games. The early access version will be available on Steam and the Epic Games Store, and will have as much content as the original game did when it launched in early access. A technical test will be conducted before the launch, but only a limited number of players will be able to participate. Supergiant plans to release several major updates to add more content and refine the game, with the v1.0 launch featuring the conclusion to the story and other finishing touches.