The first Hades is one of the best roguelikes ever made, and a very successful one at that. It makes sense that Supergiant Games would create a sequel. It even makes sense that they would release the sequel on Steam and Switch before porting to current-gen consoles. Xbox and PlayStation fans continued to hope (and maybe even pray) that Hades II would eventually come their way, and their pleas have now been answered. Hades II is out on PlayStation 5 and the Microsoft ecosystem: Xbox Series, Windows Store, and Game Pass. Now all the big boy consoles can join in the mythological fun!
The scenario for Hades II is immediately intriguing. Time has passed since the first game, and disaster has befallen the underworld of Hades. Lord Hades, Queen Persephone, and their son Zagreus have been captured by the evil Titan, Cronos. Thankfully, Hecate the witch managed to spirit away Lord Hades' daughter, Melinoe, and raised her to be a warrior witch. Along with the help of new friends like Odysseus and Hestia, as well as numerous returning gods and allies, Melinoe must rescue or avenge her family and restore order to the underworld.
BATTLE BEYOND THE UNDERWORLD As the immortal Princess of the Underworld, you'll explore a bigger, deeper mythic world, vanquishing the forces of the Titan of Time with the full might of Olympus behind you, in a sweeping story that continually unfolds through your every setback and accomplishment.
MASTER WITCHCRAFT AND DARK SORCERY Infuse your legendary weapons of Night with ancient magick, so that none may stand in your way. Become stronger still with powerful Boons from more than a dozen Olympian gods, from Apollo to Zeus. There are nearly limitless ways to build your abilities.
MINGLE WITH (MORE) GODS, GHOSTS, AND MONSTERS Meet a cast of dozens of fully-voiced, larger-than-life characters, including plenty of new faces and some old friends. Grow closer to them through a variety of new interactions, and experience countless unique story events based on how your journey unfolds.
EVERY RUN IS ITS OWN ADVENTURE New locations, challenges, upgrade systems, and surprises await as you delve into the ever-shifting Underworld again and again. Reveal the mysteries of the Altar of Ashes, tame witchy familiars, and gather reagents using Tools of the Unseen to get closer to your goal.
THE PERKS OF IMMORTALITY Thanks to a variety of permanent upgrades and the return of God Mode, you don't have to be a god yourself to experience what Hades II has to offer. But if you happen to be one, you can brave escalating challenges for greater rewards, and prove just how divine you really are.
SIGNATURE SUPERGIANT STYLE Rich, atmospheric presentation and storytelling fused with responsive action is the hallmark of Supergiant's titles. Vivid new hand-painted environments, even smoother real-time 3D characters, and an electrifying original score make this mythic world burst with life.
Though it lacks the co-op features of similar games like SWORN and TMNT: Splintered Fate, the single-player Hades II is sure to be one of the best roguelikes of this generation. We look forward to spending more time in the game's absorbing mythological world!
Hades II costs $29.99 on Xbox Series, PlayStation 5, Switch, Switch 2, Steam, and Epic. While the Xbox and Windows Store versions are included with Xbox Game Pass Premium and Ultimate, all versions (except for Epic) are currently on sale for twenty percent off through April 28. Hurry up and save the realm of Hades!