Hades 2 is ready to enter the Early Access stage at the end of this year, and the first beta test announcement has already been made. This is great news, especially because as a follow-up to one of the best roguelike games ever, Hades 2 is expected to deliver similar surprises to its predecessor.

Supergiant managed to wow gamers last year when Hades 2's introductory trailer gave us a glimpse of the adventures this Princess of Hell would go on. Without the presence of any Olympian Gods, it looks like Melinoë will embark on a rescue mission that is also a killing mission.

The Dunia Games team will discuss all the latest things about Hades 2 that you must know before playing it.

1. Get to Know the Hades 2 Game

Hades II is a sequel to Hades with a rogue-like concept set in a dungeon, where in this game players will fight beyond the Underworld using dark magic or black magic to face the titan of time known as the Titan of Time. So Hades 2 itself will take place some time after what happened in the first game, where the crown prince Zagreus managed to reunite his parents and meet all his extended Olympian family on an epic underground journey.

In the game Hades 2 itself, there will be a passing of the torch to the figure of Melinoë, she is a cthonic angel, who according to mythology is actually her sister. Of course, with the absence of the Olympian Gods seen especially in the trailer, it seems that Melinoë in the game will embark on a rescue mission which also functions as an assassination.

2. Hades 2 Release Date and Platforms

Almost many game sequels are eagerly awaited, Hades 2 is no exception. The curiosity of the first Hades fans has grown their curiosity about the Hades 2 game, one of which is when is the release date? Unfortunately, the official release date for the Hades 2 game is still very secret. However, even so, there are estimates from several sources that Hades 2 is likely to be released next year, to be precise in March 2025.

March 2025 will most likely be the release date for the Hades 2 game, the reason being that there could be similarities with the first, that there was a 22 month gap between the initial access of Hades (December 2018) and then it was fully released in September 2020. Hades 2 is predicted to be big and will be available on all platforms except Switch, such as PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows, Xbox Series X and Series S.

3. Hades 2 Early Access Release Date

According to Supergiant, Hades 2 will launch into early access in Q2 2024. The sequel will be available simultaneously on Steam and the Epic Games Store. Supergiant also promises that there will be an exact date, price and system requirements that will be detailed ahead of the game's launch. So even though there is no news on the release date, there is a big possibility that the game will be released several months after the EA period starts.

Supergiant explains that "Hades 2 will have at least the same content from day one in early access as the original game did when it launched in Early Access on Steam. Even though early access essentially means a game isn't finished, we still want to do everything we can to ensure Hades 2 is worth playing as soon as you can play it in any capacity."

4. How to Join Hades 2 Technical Test

So, those of you who are curious about how to register for the Hades 2 technical tests, then you need a Steam account to do so. This is like what Supergiant has previously shared, where he shared details of the upcoming Hades 2 beta via the official Hades 2 Steam page on April 16th. So they've announced that all registered users of the Valve game client can now register for a playtest by clicking "Request Access" on the Hades 2 storefront.

Supergiant explained about Hades 2's technical test that "The purpose of the technical test is to test the game with a relatively small audience." Then Supergiant again warned that "We will do our best to do technical testing as quickly as possible. Then launch it in early access, and that's when the game will be available for anyone to buy and play."

5. Review Gameplay Hades 2

The gameplay of Hades 2 is actually not much different from the first. So this game has a concept like a rogue-like dungeon crawler, or the same as the original game. Only this time it's different because you will be in the mythical Underworld which turns out to be much bigger than before. This is of course the same as Supergiant revealed that they will feature new locations, challenges, and also an upgrade system to play.

Melinoë's character will also have a different arsenal as a witch who uses powerful magical abilities. This is also with his deadly skills as well as with his shadow weapons. As for the debut trailer, players have the opportunity to see several movements that occur in battle, precisely when they face the forces behind the Titan of Time. Just like before, you will have the power of Olympus behind you as you navigate the Underworld to cultivate its power.

6. Hades 2 Characters

Hades 2 will introduce you to a new playable character, Melinoë. She is an immortal princess of the Underworld who serves as Zagreus' sister from the original game. Melinoë is also a character taken from ancient mythology, where it is said that she is based on an ancient Underworld god. Then he is also considered to be related to Hades, who has many mysteries. Apart from Melinoë, the main character, there are also other characters in Hades 2, including:

1. Aphrodite
2. Apollo
3. Arachne
4. Artemis
5. Charon
6. Demeter
7. Dora
8. Hecate
9. Hephaestus
10. Hestia
11. Hypnos
12. Moros
13. Nemesis
14. Odysseus
15. Poseidon
16. Schelemeus
17. Selene
18. Zeus

7. Hades 2 Is an Addicting Sequel

Supergiant's skill in presenting a broad and intense storyline packaged as an interesting roguelike in the game Hades 2, has clearly been a joy for many people and fans of the game. The presence of a short snippet of the opening gameplay is admittedly very interesting, even more so than before.

This can also be seen from the technical test, aka the Hades 2 testing stage, which in fact has been acknowledged by many gamers that it is very good for them. For these reasons and the many positive reviews of the game, it is clear that Hades 2 is suitable for you to try, especially if you are a prequel player or have played it before.

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