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Hades 2 Coming Soon to Xbox Series and PS5

Get ready to dive back into the underworld with Hades 2, available starting April 14th on Xbox Series and PS5! With enhancements, new features, and the core gameplay you love, it's a must-play for roguelike fans. And if you have Game Pass Ultimate, enjoy the extra bonus of no additional cost!

Ahmed Hassan · 3 min read

Hades 2, the sequel to Supergiant Games' acclaimed roguelike, is coming to Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 on April 14. The game will be available through the digital stores of both consoles and accessible to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscribers at no extra cost. Like the original, Hades 2 has garnered considerable praise. Hades 2 retains the core gameplay of traversing dungeons, battling enemies, and acquiring random upgrades within a Greek mythology-inspired underworld. Supergiant Games has refined the lauded elements of the first game to create a fresh experience where players repeatedly strive to improve and delve deeper. Prior to this console release, Hades 2 was available in Early Access on PC, followed by a full release for Nintendo Switch and PC on September 25, 2025. The Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 versions will run at a smooth 120 frames per second. Console players can immediately access the most polished version of the game, complete with all patches released for PC and Switch, along with additional content and user-friendly upgrades. Players on PC and Switch will receive the same enhancements via an update on April 14. Notably, Hades 2 will not be released on PS4 and Xbox One.

Hades II Launches on Xbox Series X|S and PS5, April 14 - Industry-Acclaimed Action Game with Cross-Play Features

For Xbox owners, Hades 2 is an Xbox Play Anywhere title, enabling seamless transfer of save data between Xbox consoles, PC, and Cloud Gaming. Since its launch, Hades II has received industry accolades, including Best Action Game at The Game Awards and D.I.C.E. Awards, Best Game on Steam Deck in the Steam Awards, and Best Foreign Game at the Pegases Awards. The console release on April 14 allows a wider audience to experience this highly-regarded title.

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