Hades 2: Console release date, trailer, pre-order info & latest news
It's time to return to the underworld.
Is there a better indie developer around right now than Supergiant Games? We don't think so, and with the Hades II console release fast approaching, we think you'll soon feel the same.
The game first launched last year to rave reviews from critics and fans – you can check out our own review for proof of that – but it hasn't been available on PlayStation and Xbox yet.
So, if you've been holding out, here's what you need to know about when Hades II launches on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S.
When is the Hades II PS5 and Xbox release date?
Hades II releases for PS5 and Xbox Series X/S on 14 April 2026.
After a lengthy early access period on PC, the game fully released last year, but has been a Nintendo Switch console exclusive since then.
Thankfully, we now have news that the game is finally coming to both PS5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles, so if you've been waiting, the time is nigh!
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Which consoles and platforms can play Hades II?
Hades II is currently available on PC and as a timed console exclusive on Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch.
As mentioned above, the game is now set to come to both PlayStation and Xbox soon, so that won't be the case for long.
For comparison, it took around 11 months for Hades to make its way to those consoles after its joint PC and Switch launch, so we're getting Hades II way ahead of schedule!
Is Hades II on Xbox Game Pass?
Yes! When Hades II launches on Xbox Series X/S, the game will be available via Xbox Game Pass.
It should be noted that the game will only be available in the Xbox Game Pass Premium, Ultimate and PC Game Pass tiers.
So, if you're subscribed to the Essential tier, you're going to have to splash out a bit extra if you want to get your hands on Hades II when it launches on the service.
Hades II gameplay and story details
No Zagreus this time. Hades II's protagonist is Melinoë, Zagreus's sister and princess of the underworld.
It looks like we'll be controlling her in her quest to defeat the time fiend Chronos. We don't know much more, but we can't wait to kill some time with her (not sorry).
The gameplay is pretty similar to the first, and features a similar progression system by which you move the story forward by dying, and eventually, completing runs. Let's face it, why fix what isn't broken?
Is there a Hades II trailer?
There is indeed a Hades II trailer, released at the Game Awards in 2022. Enjoy!
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Ben Huxley is a freelance contributor to Radio Times, with bylines also in TechRadar, WhatCulture, GAMINGbible, and Live Science. A writer of fiction, too, he has a few short stories published and a novel on the way. He has a BA in English Literature, and an MA in creative writing.
Joshua Lamb is a freelance writer at Radio Times Gaming, covering news and guides. He is also a games journalist and critic at The Times where he reviews the latest titles, having also previously reported on events such as Gamescom and the BAFTA Game Awards.
