The highly anticipated sequel to the beloved dungeon crawler, *Hades*, is on the horizon with *Hades II* from Supergiant Games. Following an early access release in 2024, fans are eager to know when they can expect the full game to launch and what insights the developers have shared so far about its release.
Hades II Full Release Estimate
*Hades II* has been accessible in early access for PC users since May 6, 2024, through platforms like Steam and the Epic Games Store. macOS users joined the early access journey on October 16, 2024, with a significant content update. The most recent update for early access players was on February 19, 2025. Console players, however, will have to wait until the full launch to dive into the game. Supergiant Games continues to refine *Hades II* based on the feedback and data collected during this extended early access period.
Given the timeline and the need to address feedback from the February 2025 update, a full release of *Hades II* could be expected in Q2 2025, spanning from April to June. An April release seems unlikely as it might not provide enough time for Supergiant Games to adequately process and incorporate the latest feedback. A May 2025 release, marking a full year since early access began, appears more realistic, allowing the developers ample time to make necessary adjustments.
Even in its early access phase, *Hades II* is showing promising signs of living up to the high standards set by its predecessor. As anticipation builds, everyone is looking forward to the official release sometime in 2025. It's only a matter of when, and how much additional development and polish Supergiant Games has planned. An official announcement about the release date seems imminent.
Hades II Release Developer Insight
Development on *Hades II* kicked off in early 2021, with much of the original game's production team and voice cast returning for the sequel. While the developers have been relatively quiet about the full release date, they've allowed players to experience the game's progress through early access. The last significant press interaction was around the technical test and initial early access launch in April and May 2024, after which the team focused more on development than promotion.
In discussions with outlets like Game Informer in May 2024, Supergiant Games expressed their intention to preserve the acclaimed core of the original *Hades* while introducing new characters, such as protagonist Melinoë, to keep the sequel fresh and exciting. As fans eagerly await the full release of *Hades II*, they look forward to returning to the captivating dungeon-crawling experience that made the first game a massive success.
