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Is Hades II getting a physical release?
Yes. Supergiant Games says the Nintendo retail edition is a standard physical game card available for Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch. It launched on November 20, 2025. Supergiant’s retail announcement describes the card as playable directly from the cartridge and recommends connecting online to check for updates.
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The package includes a full-color 32-page Character Compendium, a reversible cover slip, and a download code for the Hades II Original Soundtrack. Supergiant describes the soundtrack as nearly four hours of music; that is the soundtrack’s approximate duration, not a gameplay statistic.
Can you play the Switch 2 physical version on the original Switch?
Yes. Although the package emphasizes the Switch 2 Edition, the card also contains the original Nintendo Switch version, so the same physical copy works on either console. Supergiant confirms this in its retail-edition announcement.
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Nintendo’s US product listing describes Switch 2-specific features: up to 120 fps at 1080p in TV mode and 60 fps at 1080p in handheld mode, alongside enhanced texture quality and visual effects. Those figures apply to the Switch 2 listing and should not be treated as a performance comparison across platforms. See Nintendo’s Switch 2 Edition listing.
Is Hades II physical on PS5 or Xbox?
As of its FAQ update on April 14, 2026, Supergiant said it had no plans for physical editions on PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X|S. That is the developer’s position as of that date, not a guarantee that plans can never change. The FAQ also records that both console versions launched digitally on April 14, 2026. Read Supergiant’s Hades II FAQ.
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Hades II platforms and release dates
| Platform | Release date | Physical edition | Useful distinction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam and Epic Games Store | Version 1.0: September 25, 2025. Early Access began May 6, 2024. | No physical format identified in the official sources cited here. | Steam and Epic versions can share saves. |
| Nintendo Switch 2 | Version 1.0: September 25, 2025. Physical card: November 20, 2025. | Yes; the card also includes the original Switch version. | Nintendo lists up to 120 fps at 1080p in TV mode and 60 fps at 1080p handheld. |
| Nintendo Switch | Version 1.0: September 25, 2025. | Yes; the Switch 2-branded retail card works on the original Switch. | Saves can transfer between Switch and Switch 2. |
| PlayStation 5 | April 14, 2026. | No physical edition planned, according to Supergiant’s FAQ updated that date. | Supergiant says the PS5 version runs at 120 fps and includes bonus content and quality-of-life improvements. |
| Xbox Series X|S | April 14, 2026. | No physical edition planned, according to Supergiant’s FAQ updated that date. | The US Xbox store listing displayed $29.99 when checked for this guide; price and terms can change. |
Supergiant’s FAQ lists Steam, Epic Games Store, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5. The studio’s console-launch announcement covers the April 2026 arrival on Xbox and PlayStation.
Independent reader supportYour contribution helps us test, update, and keep practical guides available for everyone.Which edition should you buy?
- Choose the physical card if you want a boxed copy, the included booklet and cover slip, or a game card usable on either Switch generation. Check the product listing carefully to ensure it is the physical card and covers your region; stock and prices vary by retailer and market.
- Choose a digital version if you are buying for PC, PS5, or Xbox, or prefer not to use a game card. The official sources cited here identify no physical PC format, and Supergiant’s April 14, 2026 FAQ said no PS5 or Xbox physical editions were planned.
- Consider cross-save before choosing a platform. Save transfers are supported between Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, and between Steam and Epic Games Store. Supergiant says technical limitations prevent cross-saves with other versions; do not assume a save will move between a Nintendo, PC, PlayStation, or Xbox version.
For Xbox, the US store listing showed $29.99 when checked; that is a regional listing, not a universal price. The same listing says cloud play is included with Game Pass Premium and Ultimate, while streaming with Essential requires a separate purchase. Check the Xbox US store listing for current details.
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