Hades II is now accessible in Early Entry for PC gamers. After performing a technical take a look at from April 16 to 29, Supergiant Video games mentioned Early Entry for the “bewitching sequel” would comply with “comparatively quickly after.” The developer lived as much as its phrase, as per week after wrapping the preliminary take a look at, PC gamers can now purchase and play the extremely anticipated roguelike title for $30.
Hades II builds on the themes and gameplay of the acclaimed 2020 unique. This installment introduces a brand new protagonist, Melinoë, the sister of Zagreus, the unique sport’s hero. Artistic Director Greg Kasavin and Studio Director Amir Rao clarified that you don’t have to have performed the primary sport or be well-versed in Greek mythology to get pleasure from it. (Nonetheless, the inventive crew nonetheless sprinkled “pleasant references” for these within the know.)
The sequel’s plot revolves round a showdown with a time-controlling rapscallion. “Chronos, the Titan of Time and the depraved father of Hades and his brothers, has escaped his imprisonment within the depths of the Underworld to wage battle on Olympus,” Supergiant says. “Can Time itself be stopped?”
The sport’s creators mentioned final yr they need Hades II’s early entry interval to have a minimum of as a lot content material as the unique did when it arrived in beta in 2018. “Although early entry inherently means a sport isn’t but full, we nonetheless wish to do all the pieces we will to ensure Hades II is price your whereas as quickly as you possibly can play it in any capability,” the studio mentioned in 2023.
You may play Hades II on Steam and the Epic Retailer for $30. The sport will ultimately launch on consoles, however for now, PlayStation and Xbox players must hop on a PC or wait it out.
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