Hades 2: Exclusive to Nintendo Switch and Switch 2

Exciting news for fans of Supergiant Games' acclaimed series: Hades 2 is set to grace the Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 as a timed console exclusive. While a precise release date remains under wraps, the developer has confirmed that the eagerly awaited sequel will launch simultaneously on PC and the Nintendo Switch 2, alongside the original Switch, later this year.

The announcement came hot on the heels of last week's Nintendo Direct, where it was revealed that Hades 2 would be coming to the enhanced Switch 2. Supergiant Games has since clarified on X/Twitter that the game will not only be available on both Switch models but will also enjoy a period of exclusivity on Nintendo's consoles.

"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 stated on X/Twitter.

Although the exact timeline for Hades 2's arrival on other consoles such as the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and S remains undisclosed, fans can look forward to its initial release on the specified platforms.

Hades 2 builds upon the success of its predecessor, blending captivating storytelling with roguelite action in a thrilling dungeon-crawling adventure. In IGN's Hades 2 early-access review, the game received a stellar 9/10, with praise for its expansive content and polished gameplay. "Hades 2 feels impossibly huge and unbelievably polished by any standard, much less an early access game," the review noted. "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."

For those eager to learn more, be sure to explore all the third-party games confirmed for the Nintendo Switch 2.