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Hades 2

Hades 2 is the sequel to the critically successful Hades from Supergiant Games. Announced at The Game Awards in 2022, Hades 2 will follow a new protagonist, Melinoe, a witch trained by the head witch Hecate. Melinoe will find herself fighting beyond the Underworld to save her father, Hades - and slay the titan of Time, Kronos.

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Hades 2
Action
Roguelite
Top Critic Avg: 90/100 Critics Rec: 93%
Released
May 6, 2024
ESRB
t
Developer(s)
Supergiant Games
Publisher(s)
Supergiant Games
Engine
Proprietary Engine
Prequel(s)
Hades

Franchise
Hades
Platform(s)
PC
How Long To Beat
19 hours

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Hades 2 Confirmed To Be A Console Launch Exclusive For Nintendo Switch 2

Hades 2 will be a Switch and Switch 2 console exclusive when it’s eventually released, according to a new announcement from Supergiant Games.

Hades 2 protagonist and Chaos Trials
Hades 2: How To Beat The Chaos Trials (Tips, Tricks, & Rewards)

Chaos Trials rank among the hardest endgame activities in Hades 2, allowing players to face off against familiar foes and bosses, but with limits.

Image of Hecate, Demeter, and Poseidon in Hades 2.
8 Best Boons To Get First In Hades 2

There are countless boons in Hades 2 that can drastically alter your playstyle on any given run. These Godly gifts easily rank among the best.

Hades 2 Melinoee with any Arcana Cards at the Crossroads
How To Increase Grasp In Hades 2

Arcana Cards are just one of the many buffs Melinoe can acquire before going on her Underworld runs, but you may want to upgrade your grasp first.

Hades 2 Melinoë Next To The Pitch-Black Stone
Hades 2: How To Unlock The Pitch-Black Stone (Chaos Trials)

The Pitch-Black Stone is an unlockable feature in Hades 2 through an Incantation. You can interact with this item to challenge different Trials.

Apollo and Poseidon stand side by side with big cocky smiles.
11 Best Gods To Meet First In Hades 2, Ranked

There are a lot of gods and goddesses in Hades 2. While each one gives valuable Boons, when you have to choose, there are some you should prioritize.

Melinoe from Hades 2 with the Altar of Ashes in the background
Hades 2: Arcana Cards & Altar Of Ashes Explained

The Altar of Ashes allows players to unlock and equip Arcana Cards to Melinoë in Hades 2. Through gameplay, both Cards and Altar can be upgraded.

Nemesis from Hades 2
How To Romance Nemesis In Hades 2

As the Incarnation of Retribution, Nemesis is among the harder characters to romance in Hades 2. With enough Nectar and patience, it is possible.

Melinoe with Chaos and Hermes in Hades 2
How To Unlock (& Use) All Chaos Boons In Hades 2

In Hades 2, boons are an essential gameplay mechanic that can empower Melinoe on her nightly runs. Chaos’ boons offer a very costly exchange.

Hades 2 with Death Defiance Information
How To Get More Lives (Death Defiances) In Hades 2

Death Defiance in Hades 2 allows players to extend their run by reviving Melinoe with a percentage of health whenever she otherwise would have died.

Hades 2 Boon icons on a blurred background
Hades 2: Elemental Essence Guide (Types, Benefits, & How They Work)

The new Elemental Essences are more than just a visual feature in Hades 2; elements determine synergy and can make for some powerful builds.

Hades 2 protagonist with witch's delight icons
How To Get More Witch's Delight in Hades 2

Acquiring familiars is a simple enough task to complete in Hades 2, but getting the necessary Witch’s Delight reagent is an elaborate process.

Protagonist with a mushroom In Hades 2
Hades 2: How To Get More Deathcaps (& What They're For)

Hades 2 has countless reagents which Melinoe can find to craft upgrades, incantations, and more. Deathcaps are rare reagent to find in Erebus.

Hades 2 character with Myrtle
Hades 2: Where To Find Myrtle

Each of the four distinctive zones in Hades 2 contains its own set of greenery and reagents, with Myrtle being hidden in the hardest zone of all.

Hades 2 protagonist petting a frog
Hades 2: How To Unlock All Animal Familiars

Every good witch has a familiar, and Hades 2's animal companions can even help Melinoe in battle!

Hades 2 character with Cattails
Hades 2: Where To Find Cattails

In Hades 2, most reagents for Incantations and other upgrades are gathered from room rewards or enemy drops. This is not the case for cattail.

A god from Hades 2 with a steaming Hot Spring in the background
Hades 2: How To Unlock The Hot Spring (& Romance Characters)

Incantations can provide a wide array of additions in Hades 2, including a hot spring for Melinoe and her love interest.

Melinoë poses with a floating knife on one side and a collection of Greeneries and Reagents on the other.
All Reagents, Greeneries, & Indulgences in Hades 2

Reagents, Greeneries, and Indulgences are the three types of items in Hades 2. The first two categories are involved in creating Incantations.

Melinoë poses beside a menu explaining Obol Points in Hades 2. The background shows one of Charon's shops.
How To Unlock (& Use) Obol Points In Hades 2

Obol Points are a new form of currency in Hades 2 connected to returning character Charon, allowing players to purchase bundles of resources.

Hades 2 protagonist with Queen Lamia
How To Find (& Beat) Queen Lamia In Hades 2

Queen Lamia is one of two side bosses that Melinoe can encounter in the Fields of Mourning. This boss isn’t difficult if you know what to expect.

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