Hades 2 announced at The Game Awards 2022, set to be released in early access for player feedback

Hades 2 from Supergiant Games has been officially revealed at The Game Awards 2022. After making headlines and waves in the roguelike genre with Hades, the sequel is set to showcase a brand new saga that will pit the protagonist against Cronus.

Right off the bat, the game looks far more polished and detailed than the prequel. Building upon the success of the first installment, fans are already excited for this one. They'll be playing as Melinoe, who just so happens to be the sister of Zagreus. That said, here's a bit more information on the sequel.

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Hades 2 early access goes live in 2023

As mentioned by Geoff Keighley, Hades 2 goes into early access sometime in 2023, which, given the level of polish we observed in the gameplay already, likely won't be long. Players will no doubt be hoping it goes live sometime before the second quarter of 2023.

Moving on from the timeline, the second installment of the game will feature a new protagonist named Melinoe. However, the game itself very much seems to be a direct sequel to the original, given how the trailer plays out.

That said, it'll be interesting to see how diverse the developers make her in terms of playstyle. Given that she has arcane/magical abilities, seeing them play out in the game would be interesting, to say the least.

According to the developers, players will be able to explore a bigger, deeper mythic world while vanquishing the forces of the Titan of Time. They'll be able to use the full might of Olympus to overcome setbacks and reach the end of the storyline.

Players will also be able to infuse Melinoe's weapons using ancient magick to make them more powerful. Much like the prequel, Hades 2 players will be able to gain boons from well over a dozen Olympian Gods, including Zeus, who can be seen shackled to the walls.

Given the focus on storytelling, it comes as no surprise that characters will be fully-voiced this time around as well. This will include some old friends and new faces. Here's how a few fans reacted to Hades 2 being revealed at The Game Awards 2022:

With all that said and done, fans won't have to wait long to get their hands on the early-access copy, as 2023 is just around the corner. With the playerbase already excited for this one, it looks like a roguelike will soon cause waves in the gaming world again.

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Expected system requirments

Given that Hades 2 will be a sequel, a lot of improvements can be expected. While the UI/UX is likely to remain the same, the graphics have improved significantly. As seen in the video that showcases a few moments of gameplay, things are already looking crisp and good to go.

It's likely that over the next few coming months, developer diaries will provide more insight into the development process. That said, the game can be expected to have a tad higher requirements to run optimally. However, this shouldn't be too much of a change from the prequel.