The highly anticipated sequel to the renowned dungeon crawler *Hades*, titled *Hades II*, is being developed by Supergiant Games and has already entered its early access phase. Fans eager for the full release can look forward to a potential launch in the second quarter of 2025, specifically between April and June. Given the timeline, an April release seems unlikely as it might not provide Supergiant Games with sufficient time to incorporate feedback from the February 2025 early access update. A more plausible scenario points towards a May 2025 full release, marking a year since the early access began on PC via Steam and the Epic Games Store on May 6, 2024, and later on macOS on October 16, 2024, with a significant content update. Console players are expected to join the fray at the game's full launch.
Throughout its early access phase, *Hades II* has been receiving ongoing updates, the most recent being on February 19, 2025. Supergiant Games is using this extended period to gather vital feedback, which will inform the final touches needed before the complete release. The early access version has already demonstrated the sequel's potential to meet the high standards set by its predecessor, even in its unfinished state. As anticipation builds, an official announcement regarding *Hades II*'s release date could be imminent, keeping the community on the edge of their seats.
Hades II Full Release Estimate
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Development on *Hades II* kicked off in early 2021, with much of the original *Hades* team and voice cast returning to craft this sequel. Supergiant Games has been relatively quiet about the full release date, preferring to let players experience the game's progress through early access. The last significant media engagement occurred around the technical test and the initial early access launch in April and May 2024, after which the developers shifted their focus back to refining the game rather than engaging in promotional activities.
Hades II Release Developer Insight
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In interviews conducted around May 2024 with outlets like Game Informer, Supergiant Games expressed their intent to preserve the core elements that made the first *Hades* a critical and commercial success while introducing new characters and elements, such as the protagonist Melinoë, to keep the sequel fresh and engaging. As fans eagerly await the full release of *Hades II*, the excitement for more dungeon-crawling action continues to grow.
