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Hades 2 early access release date and duration

When does Hades 2 early access start and end? Here are the answers.

Fans of the first Hades game can now get early access to its sequel. Read on for the Hades 2 early access release date plus the details of when the Hades 2 early access ends.

Hades 2 early access screenshot (Image via Supergiant Games)
Hades 2 early access screenshot (Image via Supergiant Games)

Hades 2 early access release date

Early access to Hades 2 kicked off on May 6, 2024. According to Supergiant Games, since the original Hades found success thanks to early access, the same is expected for its sequel. This is because ongoing feedback on everything from balancing to storytelling benefits the final product.

Gameplay screenshot (Image via Supergiant Games)
Gameplay screenshot (Image via Supergiant Games)

How to get early access to Hades 2

To check out Hades 2, you can visit either Steam or the Epic Games Store. Head to the game's official store page on either of these platforms and purchase it. Next, download the game and launch it.

Hades 2 screenshot (Image via Supergiant Games)
Hades 2 screenshot (Image via Supergiant Games)

When does Hades 2 early access end?

Within Hades 2 itself, Supergiant Games revealed that the game will be in early access at least through the end of 2024. The note continued, stating that "It's too early to say when our v1.0 launch will be until we have a good feel for Early Access development."

Supergiant Games also made a note on Steam about this. “We expect Hades II to be in Early Access development at least through the end of 2024. Given the nature of Early Access development, we don't have a specific end date planned at this time," the developer stated.

Screenshot of the game (Image via Supergiant Games)
Screenshot of the game (Image via Supergiant Games)

Hades 2 release date

The official Hades 2 release has yet to be revealed. In terms of the first Hades game, it was in early access for nearly two years.

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