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Hades II Reaches 1.0 Tomorrow on PC and Switch With Strong Early Reviews

Critics praise Supergiant’s expanded sequel for its two-route structure, new Magick-driven combat, and impressive Switch 2 performance.

Key art of Hades 2. Melinoe raises her ghostly green arm above her head with magical stars and streaks around her. The dark violet background is split between a view of constellations and a skeleton man.
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Overview

  • Version 1.0 launches September 25 at 12 p.m. EDT on Windows PC, Nintendo Switch, and Switch 2 after roughly 15 months in Early Access.
  • Early reception is highly positive, with a 94 Metacritic average overall and 96 on PC, and a 93 average on OpenCritic, according to multiple outlets.
  • Melinoë’s quest to unseat the Titan Chronos introduces a Magick meter, sprint-focused movement, and expanded buildcraft via Arcana and incantations.
  • The sequel features two distinct routes—one descending into the Underworld and another ascending to the surface—substantially increasing content and variety.
  • Switch 2 reviews report 120 FPS docked or 60 FPS handheld plus PC↔Switch cross-saves, and the game launches as a timed console exclusive on Nintendo platforms.