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Hades II v1.0 launched worldwide on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Daylight Time (PDT), or the corresponding local time. That was 16:00 UTC. The September date was the full launch after Early Access; the standard physical Nintendo Switch game card followed on November 20, 2025.
When did Hades II 1.0 come out?
Supergiant Games announced the September 25 date on September 12, 2025, then confirmed the v1.0 launch on launch day. The developer described the release as worldwide at 9 a.m. PDT “or your local time.” PDT was UTC−7 on that date, making the stated start 16:00 UTC. That is a conversion of the announced time, not a separate storefront schedule.
The date marks the end of Early Access and the full v1.0 release, not the first time anyone could play Hades II. PC players who already owned the Early Access version on Steam or the Epic Games Store were promised v1.0 as a free automatic update. Supergiant’s v1.0 announcement covers the date and upgrade details.
What time was the worldwide launch?
The official start was 9:00 a.m. PDT on September 25, 2025. Convert that time for the location and date you care about; it did not mean 9 a.m. in every time zone. Supergiant’s September 18 announcement gave the worldwide time as “9am PDT … or your local time.”
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Supergiant Games’ time announcement is the source for the exact start time. The available announcement does not establish different launch times for individual PC storefronts or consoles.
Which platforms launched on September 25?
Supergiant listed Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, Steam, and the Epic Games Store for the v1.0 launch. The platform and update details are summarized here:
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| Platform or edition | Date | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| Steam and Epic Games Store | September 25, 2025 | Existing Early Access owners were promised a free automatic v1.0 update. |
| Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2 digital | September 25, 2025 | Both Nintendo systems were named in the worldwide launch announcement. |
| Physical Nintendo Switch game card | November 20, 2025 | The later standard card works on the original Switch and Switch 2, according to Supergiant’s FAQ. |
The game-card date is separate from the digital v1.0 launch. Supergiant’s Hades II FAQ gives the physical edition date and compatibility information.
What did v1.0 add?
Supergiant’s launch-day post says the full release completed Early Access development and added the true ending, new events for voiced characters, new music, Fated List prophecies, late-game unlockables, and other finishing touches. Read the official v1.0 launch announcement for the developer’s full description.
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How did the Nintendo versions differ?
Supergiant announced different display and frame-rate targets by Nintendo hardware and play mode. These are developer-stated specifications, not independent performance-test results.
- Switch 2, TV mode: 120 fps at 1080p.
- Switch 2, handheld mode: 60 fps at 1080p.
- Original Switch, TV and handheld modes: 60 fps at 720p.
These specifications were included in Supergiant’s September 12 platform announcement.
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Was Hades II already released before September 2025?
Yes. Hades II was playable in Early Access before the full release. September 25, 2025 was the v1.0 launch, when Supergiant said Early Access development was complete. Existing PC Early Access owners were to receive the full version through a free automatic update rather than buying the PC game again.
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