Hades II Early Access Launch Surpasses Expectations, Drawing Record Numbers on Steam

Supergiant Games has done it again. The highly anticipated roguelike dungeon crawler Hades II entered early access on Steam this week and has already surpassed expectations, drawing in a massive player base and tens of thousands of concurrent users within hours of release. Judging by both critical praise and overwhelming player enthusiasm, Hades II is shaping up to be a worthy successor to its award-winning predecessor.

Early reports show that Hades II saw more than 100,000 concurrent players on launch day, making it Supergiant’s biggest debut to date and earning it a place among Steam’s top trending games. The sequel continues the fast-paced isometric combat, branching narrative choices, and rich mythological setting that defined the first game, while introducing new characters, mechanics, and challenges.

Players take on the role of Melinoë, Princess of the Underworld and sister of Zagreus, as she battles through hordes of mythological foes in a bid to confront the titan Cronos. Fans have already praised the sequel’s deeper combat systems, expanded weapon selection, and dynamic storylines that adapt to player choices during runs.

“We’re thrilled by the positive feedback and the incredible response from players during early access,” said Supergiant Games in a statement released earlier today. “Player input was invaluable in shaping the first Hades, and we’re looking forward to working closely with our community again to refine and improve Hades II over time.”

Social media has been flooded with gameplay clips, fan art, and long threads analyzing the game’s layered lore. On platforms like Twitter and Reddit, the hashtag #Hades2 is trending globally.

While the game is still in early access, the current build is remarkably polished. Supergiant has confirmed plans for frequent updates to add new content, balance combat, and expand narrative arcs in the coming months.

With an already strong foundation, Hades II is poised to build on the legacy of its predecessor — and may even surpass it. For fans of action roguelikes and Greek mythology, Hades II is already feeling like an essential play of 2024.