Hades 2 is set to make a splash on Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 as a timed console exclusive. While an exact release date remains under wraps, developer Supergiant has confirmed that the eagerly awaited sequel will hit PC, Nintendo Switch 2, and the original Switch simultaneously later this year.
The news that Hades 2 would grace the enhanced capabilities of the Nintendo Switch 2 was initially revealed during last week's Nintendo Direct. However, Supergiant has since clarified that the game will not only launch on both Switch models but will also enjoy a period of timed exclusivity on Nintendo's consoles.
"Hades II v1.0 will launch simultaneously on our Early Access platforms (Steam and Epic Games Store), Nintendo Switch 2, and the original Nintendo Switch," the team announced via X/Twitter.
Hades II v1.0 will launch simultaneously on our Early Access platforms (Steam and Epic Games Store), Nintendo Switch 2, and the original Nintendo Switch.
— Supergiant Games (@SupergiantGames) April 8, 2025
It's still uncertain when Hades 2 will expand to other consoles such as the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S.
Hades 2 builds on the success of Supergiant's original game, blending compelling narratives with roguelite action and dungeon-crawling gameplay.In IGN's Hades 2 early-access review, we praised the game, awarding it a 9/10: "Hades 2 feels impossibly huge and unbelievably polished by any standard, much less an early access game. Mel is awesome, the new tweaks to the combat and progression are excellent, and it's just unbelievably feature packed with twice the content of the first. What’s here right out of the gate is astounding, and the thought of more coming on the way is a tantalizing treat."
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