Logo
Logo

Hades 2 set to launch on Xbox next month, including Game Pass

Supergiant’s critically acclaimed sequel will launch on April 14 for Xbox Series X|S, Xbox on PC, and Xbox Cloud, as announced during Microsoft’s Xbox Partner Preview broadcast.

Hades 2 set to launch on Xbox next month
Hades 2 set to launch on Xbox next month. (Image: ABWaves Game)

Xbox Game Pass subscribers will have access to the game on the same date. The title will also support Xbox Play Anywhere, allowing players to maintain their progress across different platforms seamlessly.

The journey to Xbox

The Xbox release of Hades 2 has been long-awaited. The game first entered Early Access on PC in May 2024. Following several major updates, the game officially launched in September 2025, at which time it also arrived on the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 as a console exclusive.

Gameplay and story

For those who enjoyed the original Hades, this sequel offers the same acclaimed roguelite gameplay, top-tier narrative, and engaging dungeon crawler elements. In Hades 2, players take on the role of the Princess of the Dead, battling beyond the Underworld to defeat the Titan of Time with the full power of Olympus at their disposal.

Categories:

Most recent

Insomniac explains Marvel’s Wolverine regenerating suit feature

Insomniac explains Marvel’s Wolverine regenerating suit feature

Insomniac Games has addressed a unique detail featured in recent previews and promotional videos for Marvel’s Wolverine: after battles, not only does Logan's body heal through his sharp healing factor, but his suit also regenerates.

Marvel’s Wolverine to run at 60 FPS with ray tracing on base PS5

Marvel’s Wolverine to run at 60 FPS with ray tracing on base PS5

Insomniac Games has confirmed that Marvel’s Wolverine will run at 60 frames per second (FPS) with ray tracing enabled as its default mode on the base PlayStation 5 console. The game will also feature widespread environment destruction, reactive vegetation, and launch-day replayability features, including New Game Plus.

GTA 6 pre-orders alone could cover entire game production costs

GTA 6 pre-orders alone could cover entire game production costs

Pre-orders for Grand Theft Auto 6 (GTA 6)—already described as unprecedented by publisher Take-Two Interactive—may have already recovered the game's primary production costs, according to market tracking firm Sensor Tower.

Elden Ring Tarnished Edition receives new story trailer ahead of Nintendo Switch 2 debut

Elden Ring Tarnished Edition receives new story trailer ahead of Nintendo Switch 2 debut

Bandai Namco has released a new story trailer for Elden Ring Tarnished Edition, marking the arrival of FromSoftware's action RPG on the Nintendo Switch 2. The game is scheduled to launch on August 28 and is currently available for pre-order.

Phantom Blade Zero releases new trailer and opens pre-orders for PS5 and PC

Phantom Blade Zero releases new trailer and opens pre-orders for PS5 and PC

S-Game has officially opened pre-orders for Phantom Blade Zero on PlayStation 5 and PC alongside the release of a new 11-minute gameplay trailer. The game is scheduled to launch on October 28, offering players both a Standard Edition and a Digital Deluxe Edition.

Marvel Tōkon receives first PC patch to address FPS drops and instability following criticism

Marvel Tōkon receives first PC patch to address FPS drops and instability following criticism

Developer Arc System Works released the first post-launch patch for the PC version of MARVEL Tōkon: Fighting Souls on Monday (10). The update aims to bring the PC experience to parity with the PlayStation 5 version following a week of widespread reports regarding frame rate drops and online instability.