The Steam page for Hades 2 has recently undergone updates that have the gaming community buzzing with anticipation. Developer Supergiant Games has been actively refining the popular indie roguelike throughout July, implementing numerous patches and hotfixes to address bugs and balance issues reported during the game's early access phase. While Hades 2 is confirmed for a 2025 release, the exact launch date remains unannounced, leaving fans eager for any clues about when they can expect the full version.

On May 6, Hades 2 marked its early access anniversary, with Supergiant Games hinting at a 2025 release window for this Greek mythology-inspired dungeon crawler. The developers acknowledged the game's progress toward completion and expressed gratitude for player feedback that has shaped the experience. Since its early access debut in May 2024, Hades 2 has evolved significantly, yet players continue to seek concrete information about the full release.

The speculation intensified when early access player the_nice_care shared screenshots on the Hades 2 subreddit showing newly added achievements on the game's Steam page. Notably absent during early access, these achievements appeared without mention in the latest patch notes. SteamDB records show these achievements were briefly visible on July 29 before being removed about 90 minutes later. This fleeting appearance has led to widespread speculation about an impending release date announcement, with predictions ranging from immediate reveals to announcements within the following week.

While many of the temporary achievements aligned with existing Hades 2 content—such as those for collecting Animal Familiars or upgrading Melinoe's Arcana—three achievements stood out as currently unattainable. These likely correspond to content reserved for the full release, including one titled "Elysian Glory" that challenges players to "Prevail in the Contest of Champions." Given that Hades 2 is reportedly a timed console exclusive for Nintendo Switch 2, many believe Supergiant Games might be coordinating its release date announcement with an upcoming Nintendo Direct presentation.

Nintendo has confirmed a July 2025 Nintendo Direct scheduled for July 31 at 6 AM PT, featuring approximately 25 minutes of content from Nintendo's publishing partners. This event presents a prime opportunity for Hades 2 to make an appearance and potentially reveal its long-awaited release date to eager fans worldwide.