Hades wasn't the first Supergiant Games
title to stir up Game of the Year conversation, but it was certainly the most
successful. In Hades, players take on the role of Zagreus as he seeks to escape
from his father's domain, the Underworld. Escaping the Underworld is just a
step forward in Zagreus' journey, however. Each loop, whether it's a success or
failure, offers a deeper look at Zagreus as a person, as players experience his
developing relationships and growth all with some intense rogue-like action
along the way.
The announcement trailer for Hades 2 makes
clear that the sequel won't deviate too far from the experience delivered in
the first game. Instead of Zagreus, however, players take control of a new
character referred to as a witch with the name Melinoe. She mentions pursuing
her father, who appears to be Hades, who has been chained and taken prisoner by
Cronos. The witch bears the same heterochromatic eyes as Zagreus, however,
perhaps indicating her genealogy is more complicated than it seems.
Supergiant Games also took the opportunity
to showcase Hades 2's gameplay during the announcement trailer. It is once
again an isometric action game where the protagonist will wield different
weapons, take on skills from the gods as they progress, and very likely repeat
a loop of increasing challenge and reward.
Much like with the original Hades,
Supergiant Games has confirmed that Hades 2 will be released in early access.
That means that it will be released partially finished, allowing for Supergiant
Games to gather data and feedback as it continues to work toward completion.
Early Access for Hades 2 is planned for 2023.
As with the original Hades, much of what
makes Hades 2 so special is the mystery that awaits players to delve into.
Players will meet a roster of new characters, travel through new locations,
discover new secrets, and embrace the rich world Supergiant Games has created
step by step. Expect to hear much more about Hades 2 in 2023.
Hades 2 releases in early access in 2023 on
PC