Console Release Date Locked — And It’s Day One on Game Pass
Hades 2 is making the jump to consoles in a matter of weeks. Supergiant Games confirmed the roguelike’s PS5 and Xbox Series X|S release for April 14, with the added bonus of a day-one launch on Game Pass. That means subscribers can start carving through hell the same day everyone else buys in.
Until now, the sequel has lived primarily on PC in early access via Steam, before arriving on Nintendo Switch 2 last September. The console rollout was the one missing piece for players who’ve been waiting to see how Supergiant’s follow-up feels on a couch with a controller. It’s almost here.
Melinoë Takes Center Stage
Hades 2 swaps out Zagreus for his sister, Melinoë, a witchy, razor-sharp lead on a mission to wrest control of the underworld from the Titan Chronos. The setup stays true to the series’ fast, reactive combat and character-driven storytelling, but pushes into new territory with fresh regions, bosses, and systems built around Olympian boons and occult talents.
You don’t need to play Hades 1 to enjoy the sequel, though fans will pick up on returning faces and deeper lore threads. Several story beats reference the first game, so newcomers may miss a wink or two, but the sequel stands on its own as a top-tier action roguelike. It’s already being called “one of the best games of 2025” and “one of the best roguelikes ever.”
What’s New — And What Carries Over
Hades 2 brings a new arsenal, more varied biomes, and a sharper loop that rewards experimentation. Supergiant has layered in quality-of-life upgrades that smooth out runs without softening the challenge. As one early take put it, the sequel is “more of the same greatness,” with enough twists to keep veterans on their toes.
Progress carryover is a big deal here. Players have already been able to bring their Steam progress into the Switch 2 version, and the studio has emphasized cross-platform flexibility. If that extends to PS5 and Xbox, it’ll make bouncing between platforms painless. Controller-first UI tweaks and performance targets on current-gen hardware should also help the console experience feel native rather than adapted.
Why This Launch Matters
The move to PS5 and Xbox alongside Game Pass matters for reach as much as anything. A day-one subscription launch gets Hades 2 in front of millions of players who might’ve skipped early access or don’t game on PC. That wider pool tends to feed the roguelike’s strength: a steady stream of runs, discoveries, and community-shared builds that keep the meta lively.
The Switch 2 release last fall already proved the game’s handheld chops. Our review of that version had “very little negative to say,” landing on a 9.5 score. With console ecosystems now covered, Supergiant has positioned Hades 2 for a long tail across every major platform.
Circle April 14. If you’ve been holding out for a living-room setup, this is the green light. Melinoë’s ascent is almost here, and with day-one Game Pass and likely cross-save support in the mix, it could become the definitive way to play—especially for anyone itching to run just one more chamber at 2 a.m.
