The highly anticipated sequel to the beloved dungeon crawler, *Hades*, is on its way from Supergiant Games. With the early access version of *Hades II* released in 2024, fans are eager to know when the full game will launch and what insights the developers have shared about its progress.
*Hades II* Full Release Estimate
*Hades II* entered early access for PC users on May 6, 2024, via Steam and the Epic Games Store. This was followed by an early access launch for macOS users on October 16, 2024, accompanied by a significant content update. The most recent update for early access players was on February 19, 2025. Console players will have to wait for the full launch to experience the game. The extended early access phase allows Supergiant Games to gather valuable feedback, which will inform the final touches before the game's official release.
Considering the feedback from the February 2025 update, a full release for *Hades II* is anticipated in Q2 2025, spanning April to June. An April release seems unlikely due to the need for adequate time to process and implement feedback. A May 2025 release, marking a full year since early access began, appears more feasible. This timeline would allow Supergiant Games to incorporate the necessary changes based on player feedback.
Even in its early access state, *Hades II* is showing promising signs of living up to the high expectations set by its predecessor. Fans can expect the full release sometime in 2025, with the exact date hinging on the amount of development and refinement Supergiant Games plans to undertake. An official announcement regarding the release date seems imminent.
*Hades II* Release Developer Insight
Development on *Hades II* started in early 2021, with the majority of the original game's team and voice cast returning for the sequel. The developers have been relatively quiet about the full release date, preferring to let players experience the game's progress through early access. The last major 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 rather than promotion.
In interviews with outlets like Game Informer in May 2024, Supergiant Games expressed their desire to preserve the core elements that made the first game a success while introducing new characters and features, including the protagonist Melinoë. As fans eagerly await the full release, they look forward to diving back into the engaging dungeon-crawling that defined the original *Hades*.
