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Hades II: Coming to Steam Early Access!

We are so excited to announce Hades II, our studio's fifth game and first-ever sequel! Meet the Princess of the Underworld in our 4K reveal trailer, which premiered tonight at The Game Awards:
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Coming to Early Access

Like its predecessor, Hades II will be available in Early Access here on Steam for some time leading up to its full v1.0 launch. Add Hades II to your wishlist for a handy reminder when the time comes:

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1145350/Hades_II/
Feedback from our player community through the course of development was foundational to the design and vital to the quality of the original game, so we plan to reprise that type of process with Hades II. Expect more information about our Early Access sometime in 2023.

About the Game

In Hades II, you'll battle beyond the Underworld using dark sorcery to take on the sinister Titan of Time in an all-new, action-packed, endlessly replayable experience rooted in the Underworld of Greek myth and its deep connections to the dawn of witchcraft.



This is a direct sequel taking place sometime after the events of the original game. No prior knowledge of the original Hades is needed, though there are plenty of connections!

As Melinoë, the immortal Princess of the Underworld, you'll explore a bigger, deeper mythic world, vanquishing the Titan's forces with the full might of Olympus behind you, in a sweeping story that continually unfolds through your every setback and accomplishment. New locations, challenges, upgrade systems, and surprises await as you delve into the ever-shifting Underworld again and again.



Like her brother Zagreus from the original game, Melinoë is not a character of our own invention, and is based on an ancient Underworld deity thought to be related to Hades. What little ancient mythology exists about her was more than enough to make us want to explore her story and connection to her family, and in so doing, expand on our vision of the Underworld!

For more details, check our Hades II FAQ. Please note, much like with our past titles, we plan to leave many details for you to discover!

About Supergiant Games

We are a small independent game studio based in San Francisco, CA. Since 2009, we have strived to make games that spark your imagination like the games you played as a kid.



We now have more than 20 people on our team (a few more than on the original Hades), including all seven of the original members of the team that created our first game, Bastion, who have worked together in their respective roles on all our games ever since.

We work on one main new game project at a time, and Hades II is that project for the foreseeable future. The original Hades earned more than 70 Game of the Year awards following its v1.0 launch in 2020, and grew into our most successful game. Now, we are doing our best to make a sequel that lives up to its predecessor, and stands strong on its own merits.

Your generous support is the reason we've been able to stick together as a team all this time, so thank you very much for believing in us and for your patience as we develop this game!

Hades 2 will have you thirsting for gods all over again, releasing in early access 2023

In a surprise sequel announcement from Supergiant Games, a sequel to 2020's Hades is officially in development, with Hades 2 coming next year.

After a lengthy but deserved acceptance speech from God of War's Christopher Judge, the first big reveal of The Game Awards was Hades 2, with a brand new god that certainly looks like she has something to do with Zagreus with those heterochromia eyes, with Supergiant Games revealing that she is Melinoë, the immortal Princess of the Underworld. This time you'll be trying to kill the god Chronos, getting aid from gods like Moros, Apollo, Nemesis, and presumably plenty more.

The end of the trailer showed what looks to potentially be a chained-up, and slightly older Hades. The new protagonist seems to be a witch, and judging from the gameplay she has a few new abilities at her disposal that sets her apart from the loveable Zagreus, who also happens to be her brother.

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Xbox Game Pass is losing some brilliant games soon

The latest titles to come to Xbox Game Pass have been announced, and while there's some good titles on the way, it's also that time of the month again where we commiserate the great games that are soon to be leaving.

Amongst the titles leaving is NBA 2K22, Two Point Hospital, and Elite: Dangerous. So, I've bad news for both avid space explorers, basketball pros, and hospital managers alike, as all three will be bidding farewell to Xbox Games Pass on August 31.

This isn't all, either. There's truly a cracking line-up of titles leaving in just a couple of weeks, which consists of a few quaint but enjoyable indie titles. These include Spiritfarer, Twelve Minutes, What Remains of Edith Finch, and Signs of the Sojourner.

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New Merchandise! Cerberus & Dusa plushies, T-shirts, prints, & more!

We're thrilled to announce that we've joined forces with Fangamer to bring you a new line of official Hades merchandise, ranging from plushies to pins, and from artwork to apparel!



Like all the merchandise we've offered in the past, these items were designed in close collaboration with our team. And, Fangamer has years of experience delivering great game-inspired merchandise to customers around the world, so these items will be easier to get a hold of than items we've offered in the past. Here are some of the highlights!

[h2]Cerberus Plush[/h2]

This notorious hound of hell is somewhat smaller than the real thing, measuring about 12" long from heads to tail. For maximum softness, the monstrous creature is filled with polyester cloud stuffing and covered in baby minky material. Designed by Nina Matsumoto and prototyped by Eyes5.

[h2]Underworld Triptych Print Set[/h2]

Bask in the dark beauty of the Underworld of Hades in this stunning set of three original full-color art prints by the game's environment artist Joanne Tran and art director Jen Zee. Each piece in this run of 1000 measures 18" by 24" and is printed using the highest quality inks and materials. Perfect for framing, and designed to be displayed together.

[h2]Dusa Talking Plush[/h2]

This plush of everyone's favorite House of Hades custodian / floating gorgon head is about 10" tall, wields a felt feather duster, and features a squeeze-activated voice box that emits one of dozens of generally anxious voice lines. Powered by three replaceable AAA batteries, included.

[h2]First of the Furies Long-sleeve Shirt[/h2]

Now you can always go the painful way in this long-sleeved shirt by Nina Matsumoto. The original design is printed on the chest and both sleeves by Forward, on the 100% cotton PC61LS from Port & Company.

[h2]...And More![/h2]
Browse the full catalog for enamel pins, the original soundtrack CD, T-shirts, and more -- and stay tuned, because we expect to have new items available down the line! We've always wanted to create great merchandise for our games, as it's always been a refreshing creative challenge between making games! We hope you enjoy these new items if you decide to pick them up, and really appreciate your support.

Пользователи Steam Deck выбирают Elden Ring и The Witcher 3 — Valve назвала самые популярные игры для портативного ПК

Компания Valve составила список игр, в которых предпочитали проводить время пользователи Steam Deck в мае. В перечень вошли Elden Ring, Hades, Stardew Valley и многие другие проекты, включая бесплатную Aperture Desk Job, которую Valve выпустила специально для Steam Deck.