Hades 2 debuts with strong sales as ending stirs debate

Supergiant Games released Hades 2 version 1.0 on September 25, 2025 for PC and Nintendo Switch systems, and the sequel has quickly become both a commercial and critical hit while provoking debate among players over its ending. The game reached an all time concurrent peak of 112,947 players on Steam within days of launch, and has been widely praised by reviewers, with scores near the mid 90s on aggregate trackers for PC. Sales have been strong: the developer reported more than one million copies sold within three days of the full release, and market data firms have estimated multi‑million sales during the early access period and substantial revenue generated on Steam.

Hades 2 continues the studio’s blend of fast, skillful combat and persistent progression but shifts protagonists, putting Melinoë, daughter of the House of Hades, at the center of a new narrative. Players and critics have highlighted additions to the game systems, including a diverse weapon suite, animal familiars that provide passive bonuses, a Grave Thirst mechanic that encourages weapon variety, and a romance system built around gifts and unique triggers. Four characters are currently identified as having full...