Hades 2 Shakes Up the Gaming World with Stellar Pre-Launch Metacritic Scores
Hades 2 Shakes Up the Gaming World with Stellar Pre-Launch Metacritic Scores: Supergiant’s Epic Sequel Crowned a 2025 Masterpiece
September 25, 2025, San Francisco – Supergiant Games’ highly anticipated roguelike masterpiece Hades 2 has stormed the gaming scene, exiting early access and launching its full version (v1.0) with a wave of glowing reviews that have catapulted it to the top of Metacritic’s charts. Just hours before its official release, the game’s scores cemented it as 2025’s highest-rated PC title, surpassing the original Hades’ 93 Metascore with an impressive 94-96 range across platforms. This triumph solidifies Hades 2 as a new benchmark for the roguelite genre and a frontrunner for Game of the Year.
Hades 2 first captivated players during its early access phase on December 6, 2024, evolving over a year with community feedback. Supergiant Games launched the full version on September 25, 2025, for PC (Windows and macOS), Nintendo Switch, and Nintendo Switch 2 simultaneously. The global rollout continues through September 26, with early access owners receiving the update for free. Physical editions are set to hit shelves on November 20, 2025. As a timed exclusive for Nintendo platforms, the game is expected to arrive on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S roughly a year later, following the original Hades’ release pattern.
Metacritic Triumph: Outshining the Original, Dominating 2025
Pre-launch reviews propelled Hades 2 to the top of Metacritic’s 2025 PC games list. The game boasts an overall Metascore of 94, with platform-specific scores of 96 on PC, 95 on Nintendo Switch, and 94 on Switch 2. These figures eclipse the original Hades’ 93, securing Hades 2 as the year’s highest-rated game. It outranks competitors like Hollow Knight: Silksong (93) and Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 (93) on Metacritic, while matching a 94 on OpenCritic. In the broader 2025 rankings, it trails only Nintendo exclusives Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom (95) and the Breath of the Wild remaster (95), claiming third place overall.
Critics have hailed Hades 2 as an “ambitious evolution” with “captivating storytelling and an exceptional combat loop.” Gamespot’s Alessandro Barbosa awarded a perfect 10/10, stating, “Hades 2 refines the original’s foundations to become one of the finest roguelites ever.” PC Gamer praised its narrative depth, noting, “Every loop weaves a new story layer; the smallest moments shine brightest.” Even in early access, the game’s polish was called “better than 95% of the past decade’s releases,” and the full version exceeds those lofty expectations.
Gameplay and Story: A Darker Mythology with Melinoë’s Curse
Hades 2 transports players beyond the underworld into a darker, magic- and time-infused take on Greek mythology. The story follows Melinoë (or Melina), sister to the original’s Zagreus, as she wields witchcraft to battle the chaos unleashed by the Titan of Time, Kronos. The game retains its roguelite core while introducing omega attacks, magic-based weapons (like the Omega Witch’s Staff), and an expanded boons system for greater variety. Each death fuels a new cycle, enriched by deeper themes of family ties and loss.
Supergiant’s signature hand-drawn art, Darren Korb’s enchanting soundtrack, and Greg Kasavin’s sharp dialogue elevate the game to a work of art. Critics highlight the refined combat—smoother pacing, strategic depth—as a key driver of its high scores. One review noted, “Grotesque monsters and flower infections that could trigger trypophobia blend horror with beauty.” With over 30 critic reviews, Hades 2 earns “universal acclaim” on Metacritic, and user scores are soaring, building on the 1.5 million early access sales.
Commercial Success and Community Impact
In early access, Hades 2 sold over 2 million copies on Steam, generating upwards of $50 million in revenue, cementing Supergiant as an indie powerhouse. The original Hades sold over 3 million copies and was a 2020 standout. The launch has dominated social media, with the #Hades2 hashtag racking up millions of posts. Fans are buzzing, with comments like, “Can’t wait for Zagreus’ return and new story arcs!” Some players, however, question how much the full version’s new content (bosses, storylines) differs from early access. Supergiant has promised post-launch updates to further enrich the experience.
What’s Next: GOTY Contender and Platform Expansion
Hades 2’s success redefines the roguelite genre and heats up the GOTY race alongside titles like Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. GamesRadar+ noted, “This score makes Hades 2 2025’s best so far; even Ghosts of Yotei may struggle to compete.” Supergiant CEO Amir Rao said, “Community feedback got us here; this is just the beginning.” For fans of mythology, action, and replayability, Hades 2 is unmissable. The gaming world is ready to dive into this misty underworld—and its Metacritic scores prove it’s a legendary journey.
Hades 2 Shakes Up the Gaming World with Stellar Pre-Launch Metacritic Scores: Supergiant’s Epic Sequel Crowned a 2025 Masterpiece
