Hades 2 just confirmed the launch date for Xbox Game Pass

The developer Supergiant has confirmed it Hades 2 is headed to the Xbox Series X/S on April 14, when it will also enter the ever-growing Xbox Game Pass library. Along with being one day an Xbox Game Pass title, Hades 2 will be an Xbox Play Anywhere game, meaning players will be able to access their copy of the game and transfer their save data across Xbox, PC and Cloud.

Hades 2The Xbox Game Pass release date was announced during the recent Xbox Partner Preview. This 30-minute broadcast featured a range of reveals and updates from both smaller projects and major AAA titles. STALKER 2: Heart of Chornobyl announced a new expansion, Dispatch got an xbox release date, Stranger than heaven revealed new story details and a co-op Serious Sam the game made its debut, to name just a few of the biggest announcements.

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Hades 2 launches on Xbox Game Pass on April 14

A direct sequel to Supergiants acclaimed 2020 roguelike, Hades 2 sees players assume the role of Melinoe, Zagreus' sister and princess of the underworld. As Melinoe, players are tasked with hunting down Chronos, the mischievous Titan of Time who has broken free from his eternal prison in Tartarus and has continued to wreak havoc both in the Underworld and Mount Olympus. Just like its predecessor, Hades 2 presents players with a myriad of powerful Boons to bolster their roguelike runs, each corresponding to a specific Greek God or Titan.

In addition to Boons, Melinoe has access to a large arsenal of weapons, none of which were present in the original game. Each of these weapons has a distinct set of regular and special attacks, and players can use a new Magick system to strengthen their attacks or dish out unique attacks and throws. There are plenty of other sequel-exclusive features too, like the addition of Selene's Hexes and the Crossroads customization system, but they're best experienced first hand with some prior knowledge. But for those who want a more comprehensive deep dive into everything Hades 2 does differently than its predecessor, Xbox Wire has a full breakdown of what new and returning fans can expect on April 14.

After an early access period of approximately 16 months, Hades 2 fully launched on PC, Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 in September 2025. Following its 1.0 debut, Hades 2 received general praise from critics. On OpenCritic, Hades 2 currently sits at a Top Critic Average of 95, with 98% of critics recommending the game. Hades 2 has also been nominated for over 35 major industry awards, six of which are Game Awards 2025 nominations, including in the prestigious Game of the Year category. Currently, Hades 2 has won 10 of these major industry awards, including The Game Awards 2025's Best Action Game trophy. It is very likely Hades 2s winning streak will continue next month when BAFTA holds its annual gaming awards ceremony.

Hades 2 is also coming to PS5 on April 14th

While of course it wasn't mentioned in the Xbox Partner Preview, Hades 2 will also be coming to PlayStation 5 on April 14. This was announced via Supergiant's official social media accounts, which posted the same animated trailer shown in the Partner Preview along with confirmation that the sequel is heading to Xbox and PS5 on the same day.