You Won’t Believe What’s Coming to Switch 2 AFTER Hades 2…

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The upcoming launch of the Nintendo Switch 2 will feature a variety of third-party games, including “Hades 2.” At present, this game is available in Early Access on PC and Mac, with Supergiant Games not planning to release it on other platforms until its Early Access phase concludes. Upon the official launch of “Hades 2,” it will be made available for both the current Switch console and the new Nintendo Switch 2. However, Supergiant Games has yet to announce an official release date for “Hades 2,” with speculation suggesting that it may occur towards the end of 2025. Prior to its full release, there is still one major update planned before version 1.0 and a launch on the Nintendo Switch 2.

Previously, the Hades games have been associated with Nintendo Switch releases, and the initial Hades game debuted on the original Switch as a timed console exclusive. In future years, Supergiant Games may revisit Hades and potentially launch it for the upcoming Switch 2. This situation allows Supergiant to enhance and possibly retell parts of Hades’ story, while also incorporating new features and optimizing its performance.

How Revisiting Hades Could Make It Better

It’s not confirmed yet that Hades will be launched on the Switch 2, but there’s a strong possibility it might eventually appear on this new platform. To achieve this, Hades would need to be adapted for the Switch 2, and this process could also allow for some updates beyond just optimization.

You’ll be able to play the initial version of Hades on the Switch 2, thanks to its backward compatibility feature.

Implementing New Features in Hades For the Switch 2

A revised version of Hades for the Nintendo Switch 2 might encompass all the content from the initial release, along with additional dialogue or hints related to Hades 2. To avoid revealing the plot details of Hades 2, a Switch 2-compatible Hades could incorporate certain elements from the sequel, such as one of Melinoe’s weapons and features like Charon’s delivery service, his garden, and its gifting system.

The upgraded Nintendo Switch 2 is planned to utilize quicker microSD cards compared to the original Switch. This enhancement will lead to swifter loading times for “Hades” between rooms and after death, contributing to a smoother gaming experience. Additionally, it’s expected that the higher frame rate achievable on this more powerful platform will be crucial for “Hades,” as the game’s success often depends on quick reflexes. With enhanced processing power, “Hades” could boast better visual effects and artwork more akin to the original game, featuring improved sprite models, smoother animations, and more detailed backdrops.

Updating in a Post-Hades 2 World

Restaging Hades for the Switch 2 could offer an advantage, as it might subtly hint at storylines that may unfold in Hades 2, without revealing any spoilers. Supergiant Games would need to approach this carefully.

Foreshadowing Hades 2’s Events

By integrating hints or clues about future events (foreshadowing) into the original game ‘Hades‘, developers can spark curiosity among new players, eagerly anticipating the next installment. Meanwhile, seasoned players of ‘Hades 2‘ will enjoy spotting these foreshadowing elements and Easter eggs that will eventually hold significance in the sequel. To maintain intrigue without revealing too much about ‘Hades 2‘, developers could employ the Fated List of Minor Prophecies, which is subtly cryptic while hinting at future events. Another link between the two games is the pivotal role the Fates play in ‘Hades 2‘.

Introducing Chaos Trials

Hades might encompass Chaos Trials as well, incorporating elements from “Hades 2” such as battling adversaries from “Hades 2”, moving Zagreus to an Underworld setting akin to “Hades 2”, or mentioning skirmishes involving Melinoe during her transportation to Asphodel when Zagreus was trying to break free, all within the same timeframe.

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2025-04-26 03:35