Hades II is Nintendo Switch Timed Exclusive

Summary

  • Supergiant Games’ Hades II is a timed console-exclusive, only available on PC, Nintendo Switch 1, and Nintendo Switch 2 at launch.
  • Xbox and PlayStation players will have to wait for Hades II unless they purchase the new Nintendo Switch 2.
  • The release date for Hades II on Xbox and PlayStation consoles remains unclear due to Nintendo’s marketing strategies.

2020 saw the release of Hades, a highly praised game from Supergiant Games, on both PC and Nintendo Switch. This release was met with great enthusiasm by both reviewers and players alike.

In the year 2021, having received impressive reviews and strong sales, this roguelike game was also made available on Xbox and PlayStation systems, expanding the pool of players from various gaming platforms who could experience it.

Following the tremendous triumph of Hades for Supergiant Games, it wasn’t long before they began contemplating a follow-up title. Officially unveiled at The Game Awards in 2022, Hades II was announced.

Starting from May 2024, Hades II has been accessible on personal computers in its early release stage. Although no official confirmation was made about its availability on other platforms, there’s a widespread belief that it might eventually be launched on gaming consoles once the full version is released.

In a recent interview, Supergiant Games revealed that the initial version of Hades II will be exclusively available for a limited time on PC, Nintendo Switch (version 1) and Nintendo Switch (version 2) at its release.

No Hades II For Xbox And PlayStation Anytime Soon

It looks like fans will need to hold off a bit longer on getting their hands on this eagerly awaited game, unless they’re planning to buy the newly released handheld gaming device that costs around $450.

At present, the duration of the exclusive playing period for this game remains uncertain, as well as the specific dates when gamers can enjoy it on their Xbox and PlayStation systems. Given Nintendo’s marketing tactics, it may take some time before we have a clear answer about this.

As a die-hard fan, let me share my excitement about the upcoming Hades II! Remember when we caught a glimpse of it during Nintendo Direct last week? The gameplay video they unveiled for this isometric roguelike was truly captivating, and here’s what made it even more impressive – it runs at an incredibly smooth 60 frames per second!

Nintendo Switch 2 is launching on June 5, 2025. Hades II will also come out sometime during 2025.

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2025-04-08 19:08