Hades II is a Timed Console Exclusive on Switch 2 - News

by William D'Angelo , posted on 08 April 2025 / 6,005 Views

Supergiant Games first released the rogue-like dungeon crawler, Hades II, for PC via Steam and Epic Games Store in May 2024.

The developer in a Creator's Voice video has now revealed the game will be a timed console exclusive on the Nintendo Switch 2 when it launches for the console later this year.

"Launching first for consoles on Nintendo Switch 2," reads the text at the end of the video.

"Go behind the scenes in this week's Creator's Voice with Supergiant Games as they dive into bringing Hades II to life (and afterlife) for Nintendo Switch 2! Battle beyond the Underworld in this bewitching sequel to the award-winning rogue-like dungeon crawler," reads the description to the video.

View the video below:

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7 Comments

The Fury (on 08 April 2025)

Pretty sure Hades was as well. Not really fussed, going to get it on PS5 when it comes out.

G2ThaUNiT (on 08 April 2025)

Isn't that what they did with the first Hades game as well? Hades 2 is fantastic though! I've replayed the new update several times. Didn't think it was possible to top the first game, but Supergiant is making it happen.

The Fury G2ThaUNiT (on 08 April 2025)

While I understand why they are doing a sequel, would have kinda preferred them to do something new again. Loved all their games the fact their output has such different feel/gameplay to each other but their signature artistic style is what appealed to me a lot.

G2ThaUNiT The Fury (on 08 April 2025)

Same. Hades 2 is certainly bigger and better in practically every way, although the full story remains to be seen and I'm going to replay this game many times to come, but it's still undeniably more Hades. Which, I loved the game, but I know what you mean preferring that Supergiant had something new to make. Maybe it's primarily because we're not used to them making sequels lol.

INCITATUSBR (on 08 April 2025)

speaking of timed exclusive... I expected to see games from Microsoft releasing on the Switch 2 such as Forza Horizon, Indiana Jones... maybe in a near future...

G2ThaUNiT INCITATUSBR (on 08 April 2025)

Definitely. So far we just have Tony Hawk Pro Skater 3+4 confirmed for Switch 2. I would expect to see more announcements at the Summer Nintendo Direct.