Hades 2 will be a Nintendo Switch 2 console exclusive at launch. Naturally a sequel to the original Hades, Hades 2 is a story-driven roguelike in which you play as Melinoë, sister to Hades 1 protagonist Zagreus and mentee to legendary witch Hecate, as she seeks to find and defeat the vengeful titan Chronos and free her family from his clutches. Hades 2 is still in early access and doesn't have a definitive release date just yet.
But we now know that when it does launch, Hades 2 only be available on PC, Switch, and Switch 2, according to a new announcement by developer Supergiant Games. In other words, it won't be on PlayStation or Xbox at launch. This is identical to the original Hades' release strategy: on its own launch, it was only on PC and the original Switch. This was first revealed via a Nintendo press release last week, but was made more public as part of Supergiant's extensive Hades 2 FAQ, released on its website to provide updates on Hades 2's development progress and eventual launch.
There's still a lot we don't know about Hades 2, though, including its actual release date. Hades 2 is...