Supergiant Games just dropped Hades II without any prior warning. Technically, the roguelike is still in early access — so unless you’re repping the PC Master Race, you’ll have to make do with watching the new trailer until the game is completely ‘ready’ Got a PC? You can pick it up on Steam or the Epic Games Store for R270. Uh, now.
So… what are you still doing here?
Are you paying attention, Team Cherry?
If you’re still hanging around here, we’re going to assume a few things about you. One: you’re at work and already counting down the minutes until the clock strikes four. Two: you’re a console pleb that’ll have to wait until, get this, 2025 before the game leaves early access and officially launches. Or three: you haven’t yet had the pleasure of being sucked into the original Hades. We suggest you fix that, and soon.
If that’s you, Netflix might be able to help you with a free copy — as long as you’ve got an iPhone or iPad (or iPod?) handy. Android owners won’t be getting in on the fun for “free”, but we’d still suggest picking it up, sale or not. It wasn’t one of Stuff’s previous Game of the Year winners for nothing, you know.
Back to Hades II. Supergiant Games has made some bold claims surrounding the early access game on sale now. Like… the fact that this unfinished version of the game “already has more environments, foes, and fully-voiced characters than the full version of the original Hades game.” It’s also in that development sweet spot to allow gamers a fun time in early access, but with plenty of time to respond to feedback down the line. Rad.
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The story follows Melinoë, sister of Zagreus and immortal Princess of the Underworld, as she attempts to take down the Titan of Time, Chronos. This is still a roguelike in the same vein as the original, meaning you’ll soon become quite familiar with the layout of this larger world (and the toll of the death screen) as you repeatedly hack ‘n slash your way up to Chronos’ front door, though with a deeply-expanded weapon and magic system.
If you’re awaiting an official release date for consoles, there isn’t one. Supergiant Games wants to take the year to hear feedback from the PC players, while also continually updating the game with even more areas, foes and eventually, a true ending to Hades II — something not readily available in early access.
