The indie gaming scene is currently going through a seismic shift in popularity rankings, with Hades 2 from Supergiant Games dethroning Team Cherry's Hollow Knight: Silksong to claim the top spot on Steam's Wishlist.
Hades 2's meteoric rise follows its recent early access announcement, captivating fans of the original roguelike game as well as generating tremendous anticipation for its subsequent full release. Meanwhile, the formerly dominant Hollow Knight: Silksong has seen its momentum slow down following to its still-undefined release date and minimal communication from its developers.
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Supergiant Games' Hades, the precursor to Hades 2, left an indelible mark on players when it finally came out on the PC two years ago, weaving an intricate narrative with robust gameplay mechanics. This potent blend captivated audiences and solidified its status as an iconic indie title. Hence, the news of a sequel was always bound to be met with cheers. If coupled with Supergiant's promise of a richer content offering in the launch version compared to Hades' early access release, it's not at all that surprising that Hades 2 is making more noise than its predecessor. Finally, it doesn't hurt that the developer's strategy of keeping fans in the loop with updates has further propelled its rise in wishlist rankings, paving the way for a projected Q2 2024 release window.