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TL;DR Currently, Hades 2 is available on PC in early access. Console versions, including Nintendo Switch and PlayStation, are expected after the full release, likely taking a year or more.

Early Access on PC

Hades 2 is currently in early access on PC, meaning it is still under development with incomplete features such as placeholder art and unfinished story elements [1:2]. The game needs to fully release before being ported to other platforms, similar to the approach taken with the original Hades [1:1].

Console Availability

While there is significant interest in console versions of Hades 2, including the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation, these will not be available until after the game exits early access [5:1][5:2]. Supergiant Games has indicated that ports usually take longer, and they have not yet made any official announcements regarding specific console release dates [1:3][2:4].

Switch and Other Consoles

There is strong anticipation for Hades 2 on the Nintendo Switch, given the success of the first game on this platform [2:1][2:3]. However, there is uncertainty about whether the game will target current consoles or newer models like a potential "Super Switch" [2:5]. Similarly, questions remain about compatibility with last-gen Sony and Microsoft consoles [2:6].

Expectations and Timeline

The general expectation is that Hades 2 will eventually be available on multiple platforms, but players should anticipate waiting at least a year for console versions [1:2][5:1]. Supergiant Games is known for their quality releases, so fans can expect a well-polished product once it becomes available across different systems [4:2].

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Do we know if Hades II will be made available on other platforms?

Posted by zadrie · in r/HadesTheGame · 1 year ago
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Specifically the Switch. I don't have Hades on PC and while I'm excited for the sequel I'm hoping I'll be able to play it eventually.

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Everyday_Legend · 1 year ago

You’ll have to wait around a year. The game is in early access on PC, meaning it’s not even finished. Plenty of placeholder art is still in use, there’s a whole weapon set that’s not in the game yet, the story isn’t complete, there’s still bugs to be fixed and balance to be tweaked, etc.

I can guarantee you that the full version will be available on every goddamn platform under the sun, but for the next year, you can only play it on PC as a paid beta test of sorts.

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teatotalandbored · 1 year ago

The devs said they are working on it, however probably don’t expect the same official launch date as for PC, since ports usually take longer. (And early access is only available on PC ofc.)

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playtio · 1 year ago

99.9% likely

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kalik-boy · 1 year ago

Game needs to fully release first. Hades 1 was a PC exclusive when it was in early access as well if I'm not mistaken. If you can only play on consoles for whatever reason you might have to wait a bit.

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Hades 2 ports

Posted by 1CrazyFoxx1 · in r/HadesTheGame · 2 years ago
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Wasn’t expecting a response so soon, but looks like they’re planning on Hades 2 to be on consoles too, only question is how long between the PC release and console release.

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tacocat9510 · 2 years ago

Hopefully it’ll be coming to PlayStation I have the first game on both switch and ps5 and I prefer playing on my ps5 cause of my bigger tv

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MonkeyPunx · 2 years ago

Oh you know it's coming to Switch, they made the good bucks there since us Switch users will buy everything that just about graces the Eshop

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PKMKII · 2 years ago

Yeah I think the bigger question, and why they’re being vague, is by the time it releases are they going to put it on the last-Gen Sony and Microsoft consoles.

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Griffin_Reborn · 2 years ago

Why should they make clear statements so early in development. I’m sure they assume the consoles are on the menu but they probably haven’t worked out any deals because it’s early. Why promise anything without the deals inked? SGG is a small developer so who cares if they don’t promise the game on every platform before they know for sure that they can do that?

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BobSagieBauls · 2 years ago

But if they can run it on switch surely a last gen post is all but fairly cut and dry for even a download only

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Pharo212 · 2 years ago

I assume the uncertainty is that if it starts early access next year, and then maybe fully launches in 2024 or something, will the switch be the current Nintendo console or will they want to target a Super Switch or something instead?

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TenWildBadgers · 2 years ago

This is exactly what was written in the FAQ, for the record.

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BreadBear5 · 2 years ago

Hades is a perfect game for switch. Hard to see them passing that console up.

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I’m curious, what platform do y’all play hades on?

Posted by [deleted] · in r/HadesTheGame · 3 years ago

I play on switch myself

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WorriedResident496 · 3 years ago

I play on my PC, but expect I'll pry play on the Steam Deck quite a bit when that ships.

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KiwiTheKitty · 3 years ago

First switch, then I got it on pc too

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dingus_squat · 3 years ago

Steam, switch & ps5

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No-Spread2776 · 3 years ago

Mac

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Gruzzly · 3 years ago

Xbox. It’s included with Game Pass, and I can play it on my phone using Cloud Gaming.

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Hades II comes on Switch and Switch 2 today

Posted by Honest-Word-7890 · in r/totallyswitched · 7 days ago

Supergiant Games is bringing Hades II to the Switch and Switch 2 today.

'Battle beyond the Underworld using dark sorcery to take on the Titan of Time in this bewitching sequel to the award-winning rogue-like dungeon crawler. The first-ever sequel from Supergiant Games builds on the best aspects of the original god-like rogue-like dungeon crawler in an all-new, action-packed, endlessly replayable experience rooted in the Underworld of Greek myth and its deep connections to the dawn of witchcraft.'

Watch out the trailer: https://youtu.be/jEE4rBEzKM4?si=DOEvzyguuBWLpHUb

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Tenner_ · 7 days ago

Waiting for the physical release, but I heard the game is and runs great

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Inside-Permit-3833 · 7 days ago

don’t stress, Supergiant Games r literal geniuses, no way they screw it up. just peep their portfolio — pure 🔥, u can tell they put their whole heart in every project.

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zaadiqoJoseph · 7 days ago

Yea it can even do 120fps docked

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AP_Feeder · 7 days ago

Can it do 120 handheld?

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Samurai56M · 7 days ago

Boo, I guess I'll have to wait a whole damn year for PS5

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r/HadesTheGame • [5]

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Hades 2 on other platforms

Posted by Anthraxious · in r/HadesTheGame · 1 year ago

Hi there, tried searching but the search function is not the best here and I don't wanna deep dive in threads too much as I want to keep spoiler free.

Has there been an update to release dates on other platforms? Found a thread about controller support around 3 weeks ago but that's it.

Really wanna enjoy this on the PS5 like the first game. Just curious if we're talking weeks, months or years. No need to be overly specific on a date.

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yesitsmework · 1 year ago

It's not coming out on consoles in less than a year.

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Anthraxious · OP · 1 year ago

I see, thank you. Time to forget this for a while then :)

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Reece_Coles_1994 · 1 year ago

Might do

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lemonlosthispassword · 1 year ago

Its not coming out of console til after EA and they have already stated it won't be leaving EA this year at a minimum, probably at year or more

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Anthraxious · OP · 1 year ago

Oh they've stated that about EA. Thank you, I will simply wait and evade the sub and spoilers overall until then.

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Hades II – v1.0 Launch Trailer (Coming Sep. 25!)

Posted by cnc137 · in r/gamingnews · 20 days ago
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Battle beyond the Underworld starting September 25, 2025 on Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, Steam, and the Epic Games Store.

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Disgustipated_Saturn · 19 days ago

Will the price increase on steam? I’m wondering if I should buy it now while it’s still early access

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Jubenheim · 19 days ago

The price would almost certainly increase at some point but I’d be very surprised if this game didn’t debut at some sale. If it’s discounted now, you might as well snag it. It’s a full game already and the changes they made since release… dramatically changed the game.

Before the entire boom rework, I would’ve described this as a somewhat lesser version of Hades, but now I’d consider the combat a true successor to the first game. Story-wise, it’s not as tight or good as Hades, but it’s a direct sequel from a game that didn’t need it, so it should’ve been expected. I’m just happy I like almost every weapon in this game while in the first I stuck to the gauntlets almost exclusively after unlocking them.

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Danibear285 · 20 days ago

Glad to see a release date. Soon too

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FatFrontButt · 20 days ago

Don’t know if you will know this, but will there be anymore content updates after 1.0? Not sure if they did this with hades or not. Either way I’m hype!

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PossessionNo181 · 20 days ago

Hades 1 didnt have additional content after 1.0 but we cant rule what that hades 2 might be different

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maxlaav · 18 days ago

I played it an update or two and was pretty disappointed, but maybe I'll come around with the full release. The weapons to me are a HUGE downgrade compared to the ones in the first game, the build crafting overall seems way more punishing with how you really have to get lucky with blessings to get a specific build. I hope they've done a lot of balancing passes because the game felt more frustrating than enjoyable to play.

I did like everything else though, it's just the gameplay that felt pretty lacking

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Drages23 · 18 days ago

OMG, I am not alone about weapons. The weapons were so bad when I played it when it launched on EA. I mean, the choices were bad. They are all staff and ranged. There were knives and a hammer, but the knives were bad, and the hammer was crazy slow. It's crazy not to have proper melee weapons like a sword, spear, or such..

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maxlaav · 17 days ago

Yeah I'm not really sure I dig the bigger focus on "magic" and "casting", for one it imho slows down the combat considerably (unless you get REALLY lucky with a build) and it feels like there's just less room for you to feel like, well, a god. That's the fun part of a roguelike and what Hades nailed, when you get a crazy build going and you feel unstoppable.

As I mentioned before, it's super rare to come across this feeling in the sequel and tbh it's just not that fun

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Hades 2 early access is live on steam!

Posted by SemiHelpfulHippo · in r/HadesTheGame · 1 year ago
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Just bought it 😊

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StemOfWallflower · 1 year ago

Oh, Jesus. So torn about whether to wait for console, or try it out on my potato.

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artosispylon · 1 year ago

since its on steam u can buy it and refund if its unplayable, just dont go over the 2 hours

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Battle_for_the_sun · 1 year ago

Sorry, you're gonna have to buy it twice. Turn on that potato

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RickAndMortyFan10 · 1 year ago

I, too, am in possession of a weaker laptop.

It just doesn't run. As soon as I start, it crashed with a 'GPU Crashed' error message.

The most painful part is, the game requires an Intel HD 630 and I have a 620.

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trizzo0309 · 1 year ago

Nah, wait. The game will be a more finished product then as well

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Lishio420 · 1 year ago

Praise the popoto

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Coneman_Joe · 1 year ago

Holy shit, i cant believe its finally here!!!

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SemiHelpfulHippo · OP · 1 year ago

Woo hoo!

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circlewind · 1 year ago

WTF is this surprise?!?! How am I supposed to focus on work this week.

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NoNefariousness2144 · 1 year ago

Releasing this on a Monday was very cruel lol

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Academic_Hearing · 1 year ago

THE TIME HAS COME

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NC_Wildkat · 1 year ago

OMG, take my $$$!

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r/HadesTheGame • [8]

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With Hades 2 Launching into early access

Posted by Additional_Error6625 · in r/HadesTheGame · 1 year ago
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JuliusKingsleyXIII · 1 year ago

I think Hades I will still be a very good standalone game worth going back to, since Hades II hasn't carried over all the same gods and weapons. If you liked a certain god or weapon in the first game that isn't in the second game, I don't think there are any core gameplay changes significant enough to keep you from going back to the first game. But I only have 2 hours in Hades II so far, maybe I am wrong.

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wwwdotbummer · 1 year ago

I've been really enjoying Hades 2 but I will certainly go back to a fresh save of Hades for another playthrough of all the story and dialogue.

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Over-Analyzed · 1 year ago

You can play Hades on your phone. You’ll be hard pressed to find a better mobile game than Hades. 😂

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bobbob6291 · 1 year ago

Me with my iphone 7 who can't update apple to the proper ios needed to get Hades 😭.

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logicalbasher · 1 year ago

I’m a mobile gamer, really great on mobile tbh. I can’t think of a better game for mobile

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woomybii · 1 year ago

Plus lots of people aren't buying EA for Hades 2 and want to wait. Hades 1 will still get a lot of use out of me (even if I was someone who bought EA for 2, I don't plan to stop playing 1), and others who are waiting for 2's release. Even then, Zagreus is a character people will miss playing as, the game won't just be dropped because it's not a continuation of his story. I can see people going back to see him, Nyx, Than, so on.

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Scholar_of_Yore · 1 year ago

Not over yet for me! I will wait for 2 to exit early access and I still haven't got that 32 heat statue on 1

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_JosephExplainsIt_ · 1 year ago

I also haven’t gotten the 32 heat statue but I’m seriously enjoying Hades II

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poperey · 1 year ago

Now Hades 2 is out, he’s finally going to get a break from the River Styx

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nizzhof1 · 1 year ago

It’s literally on a list of all timers for me. I’ve been gaming since 1988 and Hades is truly on a very short list of perfect video games.

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KamahlYrgybly · 1 year ago

Are you me? I've also been gaming from about '88 (can't remember precisely as I was preschool age), and Hades is one of the very few, if any, games that I would give a 10/10.

Even then, it's not my favourite game of all time, just that it is truly flawless.

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Slagothor48 · 1 year ago

I was born in '93 and have had time to beat ~350 games and have played just over 500 total. I'm pretty stingy with 10/10s too but Hades is definitely one of the masterpieces that I agree deserve it.

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Hades 2 is insanely good fun!

Posted by No_Associate_2427 · in r/IndianGaming · 4 days ago
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Honestly give it a go, you’ll probably be playing it for over a 100 hours.

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ViditM15 · 4 days ago

Games like Hades is where handhelds especially shine. It looks even betted on the Deck since the OLED makes the colors pop and you get almost a 90fps lock with ~5hr battery life too. It's an indie gaming beast.

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No_Associate_2427 · OP · 4 days ago

I agree, mad fun and the game is absolutely gorgeous!

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assteadick69 · 3 days ago

I am on my completionist arc where I am farming N-mares to max out my aspects and finishing bonding with all NPCs

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StrikingSquirrel559 · 3 days ago

I tried playing hades I liked it for first few hours but then I felt like I was just spamming not a bad game at all I loved the dialogues but just not meant for me  I really wanted to like it🥲

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Hades 2 was zur Hölle?

Posted by Reasonable_Price_842 · in r/NintendoDE · 6 days ago

Was ist das für ein großartiges Spiel bitte? Ich habe den ersten Teil bereits geliebt und er zählt mit Abstand zu den von mir am meisten gespielten Spiele der ersten Switch.

Aber der zweite Teil ist wirklich der absolute Wahnsinn. Mir habe ich gedacht man könnte den ersten Teil derart verbessern, aber Supergiant Games hat es wirklich getan.

Ich ziehe meinen Hut. Das werden wieder unzählige Stunden in der Unterwelt.

Nieder mit den Titanen.

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Founntain · 6 days ago

Die Early Access von Hades II hatte bereits mehr content als Hades I. Das ist allein schon crazy

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embeddedsbc · 5 days ago

Was hat sich eigentlich geändert? Ich habe den early access gespielt, aber nicht komplett durch. Aber gibt es mehr level als vorher? Mein Eindruck war, dass es eher kleine Ergänzungen waren.

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Founntain · 5 days ago

Ich habe das Spiel selbst seid release der early acces nicht mehr gespielt. Aber es ist achon während des EA viel an content dazu gekommen. Aber wirklich durch noch net gespielt. Müsste selbst erstmal weider reinschauen

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thehood98 · 6 days ago

Jop denke schon ist schon bisschen her wo ich den ersten gespielt hab aber nach 11h spielzeit hab ich es noch nicht viel weiter als bis Kerberus geschafft :) Finde es aber sehr geil

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Elmalab · 6 days ago

teil 1 war mein erstes Rogue-like und auch mein letztes.

Tagelang immer wieder die gleichen Level zu spielen war einfach sehr schnell nur sehr nervig.
12 Stunden ohne das "Ende" gesehen zu haben, hat mir gereicht.

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Reasonable_Price_842 · OP · 6 days ago

Naja 12h ist halt überhaupt nix in dem Spiel.

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Elmalab · 6 days ago

von den 12 Stunden waren halt 11 Stunden immer und immer wieder die selben Level. hat mir gereicht..

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csabinho · 5 days ago

Das hätte dir jeder allerdings auch schon vor dem Kauf sagen können, da das das Grundprinzip des Genres ist.

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blackkilla · 5 days ago

Was sind andere 10/10 spiele für dich?

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Immediate_Funny_7617 · 6 days ago

Echt? Aber dann erst später oder? Den 1. Boss habe ich beim 2. Run gelegt, den 2. Boss bei Run 5 oder 6.

Die 3. Welt fand ich auch relativ leicht, am 3. Boss bin ich aber jetzt zwei mal gescheitert.

Mir kam es bisher einfacher vor als Teil 1, oder liegt das einfach daran dass ich den zu viel gespielt habe? 😅

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davidthek1ng · 6 days ago

Hab das auch seit heute erst 2 Runs gemacht da keine Zeit aber ja gefällt mir bislang

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lolmann23 · 6 days ago

Ich glaube es gibt wenig andere Spiele in denen die Entwickler so viel Liebe reingesteckt haben wie bei Hades. Wirklich alles ist absolut on point. Teil 1 ist eines meiner absoluten Lieblingsspiele und nach ~8 Stunden in Teil 2 bin ich absolut begeistert.

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What platforms is Hades 2 available on

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  1. Current Platforms: As of now, Hades 2 is primarily available on PC through platforms like Steam and the Epic Games Store.

  2. Console Availability: While there hasn't been an official announcement regarding console releases, the original Hades was later released on consoles (Nintendo Switch, PlayStation, and Xbox). It's reasonable to expect that Hades 2 may follow a similar path.

  3. Future Updates: Keep an eye on official announcements from Supergiant Games for any updates regarding additional platforms or release dates.

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