Skip to main content GamesRadar+ GamesRadar+ GamesRadar+ The Games, Movies, TV & Comics You Love Search GamesRadar+ View Profile Entertainment Tabletop Gaming Toys & Collectibles Newsletters Retro Gamer Total Film Gaming Magazines Why subscribe? Subscribe from just £3 Takes you closer to the games, movies and TV you love Try a single issue or save on a subscription Issues delivered straight to your door or device From£9.99View Nintendo Switch 2 Elden Ring Nightreign Future Games Show Roguelike Games Hades 2's 1.0 release date is still a mystery, even to its devs: "Whenever that will be" Scott McCrae 18 March 2025 I instead am choosing to delude myself that a surprise launch is on the way soon When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Supergiant Games) Hades 2 was released into early access just under a year ago, and since then it's been pretty popular on PC and Mac. Supergiant Games just released a massive new update for the game last month that included a "final confrontation" boss fight. With such a big thing being added, it may seem like the game is pretty close to that fated 1.0 release, but those of you waiting to play the game on console or just waiting for it to leave early access may be holding on for longer than you'd hope. At the Dope Indie Game of the Year Awards, Hades 2 took home the award for 'Best Early Access' over the likes of Manor Lords, Enshrouded, and Supermarket Simulator. While the game's creative director, Greg Kasavin, accepted the award on the stream, the Supergiant Games Twitter account also took time to acknowledge the win and has given some potentially bad news alongside it. The tweet reads, "Whether you’ve played Hades 2 already or are holding out for the 1.0 launch (whenever that will be), know that Early Access development is vital to letting us make the most of this game!" The tweet implying that the full launch isn't anytime soon naturally has a few people worried. And while the original game spent just under two years in early access before its full launch, many are hoping that process will be quicker for the sequel. You may like Hades 2 guide: Everything you need to know Playing Hades 2 in Early Access makes it feel like a roguelike soap opera, and it's the only reason I still use Steam Of course, there's always the chance Supergiant is being coy and there's actually going to be a surprise launch in the near future (the early access release was dropped out of nowhere a week after the Hades 2 beta ended, after all). But maybe that's just me coping. To be fair to Supergiant, Hades 2 was already massive when it first launched into early access, but console players not being able to get in on the fun is a shame from someone who played the original on Switch exclusively (not Hades 2 though; I've been playing it on PC, sorry I can't relate). If you're desperately waiting for Hades 2 to grace your platform of choice, you could always check out our list of the best roguelike games to pass the time. Sign up to the GamesRadar+ Newsletter Weekly digests, tales from the communities you love, and more Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. See more PC Gaming News Scott McCrae Social Links Navigation Contributor Scott has been freelancing for over two years across a number of different gaming publications, first appearing on GamesRadar+ in 2024. He has also written for the likes of PC Gamer, Eurogamer, VG247, Play, TechRadar, and others. He's typically rambling about Metal Gear Solid, God Hand, or any other PS2-era titles that rarely (if ever) get sequels. 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