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Supergiant, a resilient indie game developer, launched Hades 2 and plans their next project based on team passion rather than growth ambitions, contrasting with industry layoffs and closures; their focus on modesty and team cohesion has helped them thrive in a tumultuous industry.
Hades 2 has become 2025's highest-rated PC game with an impressive Metacritic score of 96 on PC, surpassing other top titles and establishing itself as one of the best games of the decade, following its successful early access and official release.
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.
The Hades 2 technical test introduces players to Melinoë, the protagonist, who embarks on a challenging journey to save her family from the clutches of Chronos in the Underworld. The game features new combat mechanics, interactions with gods, and a tantalizing gameplay loop, leaving players eager for the full release. Despite the limited content in the technical test, the game promises an exciting sequel to its predecessor, presenting players with a tempting dilemma of savoring the available content now or waiting for the complete experience.
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.
Supergiant has announced a technical test for Hades 2, allowing fans to sign up for early access via the game's Steam page. The test will start with a small player population and gradually expand, featuring the first major area of the game, early characters, systems, and content. The company plans to wind down the test once they are confident in the game's stability, with the early access launch expected to have at least as much content as the original game did on its early access launch.