Hades 2's newly added ending is drawing some pushback from vocal parts of the community, with fan criticism being aimed at both its concept and execution. The complaints contrast with the game’s otherwise strong launch, driven by solid Hades 2 sales momentum.
The sequel to Supergiant Games' hit 2020 roguelike has been in early access since May 2024. However, its true ending has only been added with the Hades 2 1.0 release on September 25.
Hades 2 ending spoilers ahead.
Three days later, some fans who have been playing since early access have already managed to unlock Hades 2's true ending, though a vocal portion of them isn't satisfied with how things have wrapped up. One such complaint comes from Reddit user Shonkshonkshonk, who authored an elaborate essay (spotted by TheGamer) arguing that the game ends on an incredibly anticlimactic note, largely because Chronos's redemption arc happens so fast that it can hardly be called an arc in the first place.
In a separate post, Reddit user Smokeysteak1150 shared that they were "offended" by the Hades 2 ending, saying they cannot comprehend why a Greek god would care about seeing himself as a grandfather, which is presented as...
