Hades 2 release date: Global launch time revealed for PC and Switch players everywhere

After more than a year in preview access and many significant updates, Hades 2 is finally introducing its 1.0 version on September 25, 2025, for PC, Nintendo Switch, and Switch 2. The update will offer the full narrative, letting players experience Melinoë’s complete campaign across the Chronos through the Chthonic depths and beyond.

As one reviewer cited, “Hades 2 somehow does all of these things with the care and flourish that has become Supergiant Games' signature at this point. There's scarcely a note out of place.”

Global Release Times

The release is occurring simultaneously worldwide, so everyone can explore into the underworld at the same moment.

According to official:

• USA Pacific: September 25 at 9AM PDT
  
• USA Eastern: September 25 at 12PM EDT
  
• UK: September 25 at 5PM BST
  
• Central Europe: September 25 at 6PM CEST
  
• Australia: September 26 at 2AM AEST
  
• New Zealand: September 26 at 3AM NZST
  

As the developers highlights: “A global simultaneous release time also means any sort of time-zone trickery, such as the old New Zealand clock trick, won't let you get into the Crossroads and beyond early, so you'll just have to be patient.”

Platforms and Future Possibilities

At its debut, Hades 2 is confirmed only for PC, Switch, and Switch 2. “It’s also worth reiterating that Hades 2 is not launching on PS5 or Xbox Series X, with no announcements about whether it will be in the future either.” Still, given the initial game’s eventual arrival on consoles nearly a year following its PC debut, fans anticipate ports to be released in the upcoming months.

Story and Gameplay

The sequel spotlights Melinoë, daughter of Hades and Persephone and sister to Zagreus, who starred in the initial game. Charged with slaying her grandfather, Chronos—the Titan of Time—she must carve her way with god-boons, weapons, and Arcana Cards that enhance her abilities.

For returning players, the narrative starts rapidly and throws you straight into Melinoë’s mission. As one critic described: “If you haven't played the original Hades recently, or at all, Hades 2 starts fairly abruptly. You're introduced to Melinoë… and set on your way with little other context than an urgent charge to kill your grandfather, Chronos.”

FAQs:

Q1. What is the release date of Hades 2?
The full 1.0 version launches on September 25, 2025.

Q2. On which platforms will Hades 2 launch?
It will be available on PC, Nintendo Switch, and Switch 2.