Hades 2: Timed Exclusive for Nintendo Switch and Switch 2

Hades 2 is set to launch on both the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 as a timed console exclusive. Although a specific release date hasn't been announced, developer Supergiant has confirmed that the eagerly awaited sequel will be available on PC, Nintendo Switch 2, and the original Switch simultaneously later this year.

The news of Hades 2 coming to Nintendo's enhanced Switch 2 was first revealed during last week's Nintendo Direct. Supergiant Games has since clarified that the game will not only be available on both Switch versions but will also serve as a timed exclusive on Nintendo's platforms.

"Hades II v1.0 will launch simultaneously on our Early Access platforms (Steam and Epic Games Store), Nintendo Switch 2, and the original Nintendo Switch," the team announced on X/Twitter.

Hades II v1.0 will launch simultaneously on our Early Access platforms (Steam and Epic Games Store), Nintendo Switch 2, and the original Nintendo Switch.

— Supergiant Games (@SupergiantGames) April 8, 2025

While it's unclear when Hades 2 will expand to other consoles such as the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S, fans can look forward to its initial release on Nintendo's systems.

Hades 2 is the follow-up to Supergiant's critically acclaimed first game, blending captivating storytelling with roguelite action in a dungeon-crawling adventure. In IGN's Hades 2 early-access review, we praised the game, awarding it a 9/10. "Hades 2 feels impossibly huge and unbelievably polished by any standard, much less an early access game. Mel is awesome, the new tweaks to the combat and progression are excellent, and it's just unbelievably feature packed with twice the content of the first. What’s here right out of the gate is astounding, and the thought of more coming on the way is a tantalizing treat."

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