After more than a year in Early Access with over ten major updates, Hades 2 is finally ready for its full 1.0 release on September 25, 2025.
This long-awaited launch brings the game to both Nintendo Switch and the new Nintendo Switch 2, alongside PC on Steam and Epic Games.
Supergiant Games has confirmed that Nintendo will have timed exclusivity at launch, meaning Xbox and PlayStation players will need to wait until a later date, just like with the first Hades.
Is the Switch 2 Edition Free?
If you buy Hades 2 digitally for Nintendo Switch, you don’t need to worry about buying it again for Switch 2.
Nintendo and Supergiant confirmed that buying the Switch version automatically unlocks the upgraded Switch 2 Edition at no extra cost.
This follows the same approach that other studios have used for cross-gen upgrades, ensuring players aren’t forced to double-dip.
What Changes on Switch 2?
Instead of a one-to-one copy, the Switch 2 Edition leverages the system’s extra performance.
In TV mode, Hades 2 can run at up to 120 frames per second at 1080p, making the frantic combat feel smoother and more responsive.
In handheld mode, it’s locked at 60 fps at 1080p, which is already a clear jump from the original Switch version, which only pushed 720p at 60 fps.
Does Progress Carry Over Between Platforms?
Yes, one of the most important upgrades is the addition of cross-save support.
Supergiant confirmed you’ll be able to transfer your progress not just between Switch and Switch 2, but also from PC to Nintendo consoles and back.
That means you can start a run on your Steam Deck or desktop, then continue it later on Switch 2 in front of the TV.
This flexibility is a big quality-of-life improvement, especially for roguelike fans who play in short bursts across multiple devices.
What’s Included in the Physical Edition?
While the digital launch happens on September 25, the physical edition comes later, on November 20, 2025.
The retail copy contains the game cartridge, an art booklet, a soundtrack download, and a reversible cover.
Interestingly, the physical cart is a Switch 1 cartridge packaged as a Switch 2 Edition, meaning it works on both systems.
A digital copy sits at $29.99, but the physical version is nearly $50, which lines up with the extras it includes.
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