Hades 2 Early Access confirmed for 2024

Supergiant also emphasized the importance of player feedback. Just as with the original Hades, the sequel will undergo several major updates during Early Access. These updates will not only refine the gameplay but will also introduce new characters and deepen existing relationships. This will enable the team of developers to put out a polished v1.0 launch that will wrap up the story and add the final touches.

Released in 2020, Hades is an action-roguelike dungeon crawler that sees players take on the role of Zagreus, the son of Hades, and attempt to escape the Underworld to reach Mount Olympus. With each attempt to escape, Zagreus battles through hordes of enemies, including figures from Greek mythology, and collects various power-ups.

If defeated, he is sent back to the House of Hades to start over, but with the knowledge and upgrades he's gained. As Zagreus makes repeated escape attempts, he uncovers more about his family, the gods of Olympus, and his own identity.

Well-renowned for its rich storytelling, character development, and fluid combat mechanics, Hades received universal acclaim from critics and gamers alike, which led it to win several game of the year awards from various publications and award events.

From what we know about the game, Hades 2 will revolve around Melinoe, the Princess of the Underworld.

As she embarks on a quest to rescue her father from Chronos, the Titan of Time, she'll be mentored by Hecate, the goddess of witchcraft, and will interact with various Olympian gods and heroes.

As it stands, Hades 2 will be coming to PC first, but Supergiant Games has revealed that it plans to port the game to consoles, which, judging from the original game, might take a few years.