Hades 2 Nears Full Release: Last Early Access Patch Drops, But Where's the Date, Eh?

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Hades 2 Nears Full Release: Last Early Access Patch Drops, But Where's the Date, Eh?

Supergiant just released the final early access patch for Hades 2, packed with tweaks and fixes, but the full release date remains shrouded in mystery, though a Switch and Switch 2 release is on the cards. Time to polish those builds, yeah?

Alright, listen up, fellow underworld explorers! Supergiant Games just dropped what they're calling the *final* early access patch for Hades 2. That's right, patch number eleven has landed on Steam, packed with the usual goodies: tweaks, balances, and enough bug fixes to make Cerberus wag his many tails. (Credit to Eurogamer for spotting this!)

According to a Steam blog post – those sneaky devils and their patch notes! – this update is all about refining things based on player feedback. Which, let's be honest, is what early access is all about, innit? We're talking weapon adjustments, boon rebalancing, and even changes to enemy encounter rates. They've been fiddling with visuals and music, too, which is always welcome – gotta keep the underworld lookin' and soundin' fresh, yeah?

But the real question, the one that's been burning hotter than the Styx itself, is: WHEN IS THE FULL RELEASE? Sadly, my mates, Supergiant are still playing coy. They're in the "final phase" of development, apparently focusing on the true ending and all those little finishing touches that make a game truly shine. They did mention that any Zodiac Sand or Void Lens resources you have when the v1.0 drops will be converted to Prestige, so spend those resources wisely, yeah?

Now, here's where things get interesting. Supergiant mentioned a "sizable update" back in June and said they'd share more news about the full release date as soon as they could. So, basically, we're still in the dark. But fear not! Because Hades 2, like its predecessor, is heading to the Switch and *Switch 2* (a timed console exclusive, no less!). And as we all know, the original Hades eventually made its way to pretty much every platform under the sun (PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and even iOS). So, even if you're not a PC gamer, you'll likely get your chance to delve into the underworld eventually.

So, to recap: Patch? Yes. Goodies? Aplenty. Release date? Still a mystery. But hey, at least we know Supergiant is working hard on making Hades 2 the best it can be. And that, my friends, is something to raise a glass of ambrosia to. Now, back to the grind – gotta optimize my Melinoë build before the full release arrives!

Tags: Hades 2, Early Access, Supergiant Games, Indie Games, Roguelike

Original article: Eurogamer