Between the quality-of-life refinements and meaty patches, Hades II gives the impression that it’s a full game. The past year or so, however, has put it in pre-release state, and now, Supergiant’s action roguelike sequel is ready to let the witchcraft run wild.
Announced during the September Nintendo Direct showcase, it will officially launch on 25 September for the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, as well as PC. Early Access players will automatically upgrade to the full release at no extra cost, with support for cross-save across all platforms. There’s no word on a release date for PlayStation and Xbox yet.
According to Supergiant, Hades II runs at 120 frames per second (FPS) when the Switch 2 is docked, and 60 FPS at 1080p. The original console supports 60 FPS at 720p in both TV and handheld mode, and an upgrade to its more powerful sibling is available for free. A physical version of the game for the Switch 2 arrives on 20 November.
Since its release in Early Access, the title has added plenty of new content across its major patches, from the Olympic Update to the final Unseen Update, featuring an all-new Hidden Aspect for each of the Noctural Arms, a unique variation of each Guardian Encounter, and more. The 1.0 version will reveal its true ending.
Where Zagreus was the protagonist in the first game, Hades II shifts the focus to his sister, Melinoë, princess of the underworld, who seeks to defeat Chronos, the Titan of Time, with the aid of other Olympian Gods.
It leaves Early Access on 25 September.
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