#hades2-faq

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fervent sorrel May 6, 2024, 5:02 PM

Hades II - Frequently Asked Questions (last updated: April 14, 2026)
Here are quick answers to frequently asked questions about Hades II. Note this FAQ is abridged for quick reading on Discord. For more details, visit http://www.supergiantgames.com/blog/hades2-faq/

What is Hades II?
Hades II is a rogue-like dungeon crawler in which you'll battle beyond the Underworld of Greek myth using dark sorcery to take on the sinister Titan of Time. Our studio's first-ever sequel builds on the best aspects of the original god-like rogue-like 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.

Where can I play Hades II?
Hades II is now available on:

· Xbox Series X|S: http://supergiant.games/h2xbox
· PlayStation 5: http://supergiant.games/h2ps5
· Nintendo Switch 2: http://supergiant.games/h2switch2
· Nintendo Switch: http://supergiant.games/h2switch
· Steam: http://supergiant.games/h2steam
· Epic Games Store: http://supergiant.games/h2egs

Hades II is also Verified on Steam Deck!

A retail version of Hades II on a standard physical game card for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch is also available. (Both versions of the game are on the same card.) We don't have plans for additional physical editions at this time.

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What are the differences between the Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch versions of Hades II?
Hades II for Nintendo Switch 2 features blazing-fast 120fps performance at 1080p while playing in TV Mode. In Handheld Mode, the game runs at 60fps at 1080p, while the Nintendo Switch version runs at 60fps at 720p in both modes.

If you have the Nintendo Switch version, you may download a free upgrade to the Nintendo Switch 2 version.

Where can I get tech support?
Please start by reading #h2-tech-fixes , which has solutions to many common issues.

Is the game's soundtrack available?
Absolutely! Look (listen?) for the Hades II Original Soundtrack by Darren Korb where the game is sold or stream it free on Spotify or our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfIuPRP94WI

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How does Hades II relate to the original game?
Hades II is a direct sequel, set in and around the Underworld of Greek myth after the events of the original game. Chronos, the Titan of Time and the wicked father of Hades and his brothers, has escaped his imprisonment in the depths of the Underworld to wage war on Olympus. Can Time itself be stopped?

How familiar should I be with the original game or Greek myth to enjoy this one?
You don't need to know anything about the original game or Greek myth to enjoy Hades II (though it is filled with connections to both).

Who is the protagonist of Hades II?
You play as Melinoë, the Princess of the Underworld, an immortal witch and sorceress with powerful magical abilities, deadly skill with a variety of shadowy weapons, and a score to settle. 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.