Hades II is now available on Xbox Game Pass, landing on the service alongside its Xbox Series X/S console launch on April 14, 2026 – meaning Game Pass subscribers can dive in from day one at no additional cost beyond their subscription.
Hades II is Supergiant Games’ first-ever sequel, putting you in control of Melinoë, Princess of the Underworld and sister to Hades protagonist Zagreus, across a roguelike action RPG packed with punishing runs, rich mythology, and Darren Korb’s typically excellent soundtrack. Fair warning: it’s compulsive in exactly the way the original was, only with more systems, more secrets, and a full year of post-launch polish behind it. Our review called it a masterpiece, and Metacritic and OpenCritic both ranked it the best-reviewed game of 2025 – so the bar is set.
The Xbox Series X/S version targets 120fps and supports Play Anywhere cross-progression with the Microsoft Store PC edition. Here’s how it breaks down by tier:
- Hades II – available now via Game Pass Ultimate and PC Game Pass (cloud streaming included on Ultimate; Essential subscribers can stream with a separate game purchase)
At $23.99 – down from the standard $29.99 – it’s also a solid standalone buy if you’re not subscribed. A platform-wide patch drops simultaneously, adding new content and quality-of-life improvements across all versions.
For Microsoft, landing Hades II on day one is exactly the kind of high-profile addition the service needs right now. Game Pass has faced some pointed criticism recently over its value proposition, and securing the most-acclaimed game of 2025 – one that spent over a year as a timed Nintendo exclusive – is a genuine win for subscribers. The service has been building momentum with big additions, and this one lands harder than most.
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