The highly anticipated sequel to the beloved dungeon crawler *Hades*, *Hades II*, is on its way from Supergiant Games. The game entered early access for PC users on May 6, 2024, via Steam and the Epic Games Store, followed by macOS users on October 16, 2024, with a significant content update. The most recent update for early access players was rolled out on February 19, 2025. Console players will have to wait until the full launch to experience *Hades II*. The extended early access period allows Supergiant Games to gather valuable feedback, which will be crucial for the final touches before the game's official release.

Considering the latest update in February 2025, the full release of *Hades II* is expected to happen in Q2 2025, specifically between April and June. An April release seems unlikely, as it may not provide Supergiant Games with sufficient time to analyze and implement the feedback from the latest update. A May 2025 release, marking a full year since the early access began, appears to be a more realistic timeline for the developers to incorporate the necessary changes.

Even in its early access stage, *Hades II* is demonstrating strong potential as a worthy successor to the original game, meeting the high expectations set by its predecessor. The community is eagerly awaiting the official release, which is anticipated sometime in 2025. An official announcement regarding the exact release date seems imminent.

Hades II Full Release Estimate

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Hades II Release Developer Insight

Development on *Hades II* kicked off in early 2021, with the majority of the original game's production team and voice cast returning for the sequel. Supergiant Games has been relatively quiet about the full release date, allowing players to experience the game's development through early access. The last major press event was around the game's technical test and initial early access launch in April and May 2024, after which the team focused more on development than promotion.

In interviews with outlets like Game Informer around May 2024, Supergiant Games expressed their intention to preserve the core elements that made the first game a success while introducing new characters, such as the protagonist Melinoë, to keep the experience fresh and engaging. Fans are eagerly awaiting the full release of *Hades II* to dive back into the thrilling dungeon-crawling that captivated them in the original game.

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