Trending Now - Hades 2 Launches on Xbox and Playstation April 14, Included in Game Pass
WHO:
Supergiant Games, developer of Hades 2
Xbox, publisher and platform for Hades 2
PlayStation, publisher and platform for Hades 2
Eurogamer, reviewer of Hades 2
WHAT:
Hades 2 will be available on Xbox on PC and Xbox Cloud in addition to Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5.
The version coming to Xbox will include "bonus content" and "quality-of-life improvements," making it the most complete version of the game yet.
Melinoë's fighting style is described as "a little less about twitchy action, and a little more about graceful strategy."
Melinoë has access to a new set of weaponry called the Nocturnal Arms, which includes "speedy blades" and "a hulking axe."
Players will have two competing objectives: to take down Cronos, the god of time, and to ascend Mount Olympus.
The new hub area, called the Crossroads, allows players to tweak and upgrade their loadout and build relationships with characters.
Players will unlock a menagerie of Animal Familiars that provide time-saving abilities, extra attacks, and useful buffs during runs.
Hades 2 will be an Xbox Play Anywhere title.
The version coming to Xbox includes all post-launch patches released for other platforms, including additional quality-of-life improvements and bonus content.
Melinoë has a Magick bar that controls the use of Omega moves, which are enhanced versions of basic attacks.
Melinoë has two competing objectives: to take down Cronos, the god of time, and to ascend a beleaguered Mount Olympus.
Hades 2 introduces a new hub area called the Crossroads, where players can tweak and upgrade their loadout and build relationships with characters.
Players will unlock a menagerie of Animal Familiars that follow them during runs, providing time-saving abilities, extra attacks, and useful buffs.
Hades 2 will be released on Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5
The game will be available on Xbox Game Pass
Hades 2 was released on PC and Nintendo Switch in September 2025
The game features a new protagonist, Melinoë, sister of Zagreus
Melinoë has a longer dash, a sprint ability, and focuses on area-of-effect attacks
The game includes tough bosses, animal familiars, modifiable weapons, and messy romances
Eurogamer rated Hades 2 five stars
WHERE:
Hades 2 will be available on Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5
The game was initially available on PC and Nintendo Switch
WHEN:
Hades 2 will launch on April 14, 2026
Hades 2 was released on September 2025
WHY:
The release on Xbox and PlayStation marks the end of an exclusivity period for Hades 2 on PC and Switch
HOW:
The release date was announced during the Xbox Partner Preview showcase
(UPDATED March 27, 2026 13:22 UTC)
Hades 2 will be available on Xbox and PC, including Xbox Cloud and Xbox Series X/S, as well as PlayStation 5, featuring bonus content and quality-of-life improvements that make it the most complete version of the game yet. Players will experience Melinoë's fighting style, which emphasizes graceful strategy over twitchy action, while utilizing a new set of weaponry called the Nocturnal Arms, including speedy blades and a hulking axe. In this game, players will face two competing objectives: taking down Cronos, the god of time, and ascending Mount Olympus, all while exploring the new hub area, the Crossroads, where they can upgrade their loadout and unlock Animal Familiars for added abilities and buffs.
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(UPDATED March 27, 2026 01:24 UTC)
Hades 2 will be available as an Xbox Play Anywhere title, featuring all post-launch patches from other platforms, including quality-of-life improvements and bonus content. Players will navigate the new hub area called the Crossroads, where they can upgrade their loadout and build relationships with characters, while also unlocking Animal Familiars that provide helpful abilities during their runs. The character Melinoë has a unique Magick bar that controls enhanced Omega moves and faces the dual challenges of defeating Cronos, the god of time, and ascending Mount Olympus.
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(UPDATED March 26, 2026 23:13 UTC)
Hades 2 will launch on April 14, 2026, for Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5, marking the end of its exclusivity period on PC and Nintendo Switch. The game features a new protagonist named Melinoë, who has unique abilities like a longer dash and a focus on area-of-effect attacks, and it has already received a five-star rating from Eurogamer. Additionally, Hades 2 will be available on Xbox Game Pass, offering players access to tough bosses, animal familiars, modifiable weapons, and complex romances.