Summary
While tens of thousands of gamers are enjoyingHades 2’s recent early access release, thousands more are looking back to indie developer Supergiant Games’ previous titles. WhileHades 2has quickly become the indie developer’s most-played game of all time, the first installment of theHadesfranchise has also just broken its all-time peak concurrent player record, four years after launch.
Hades 2’s early access release went live on Steam on May 6, to the delight of fans of the mythological roguelike franchise. In less than 24 hours after launch, Supergiant Game’s sequel attracted more thandouble the peak concurrent player count set by the originalHades. As the game’s “Overwhelmingly Positive” feedback has spread, this number has continued to grow to a high of 103,567 concurrent players, makingHades 2one of the most-played games on Steam. Gamers have praisedHades 2’s impressively polished early-access gameplay, story, and characters.
Hades 2already features new Gods and bosses, along with more environments, enemy variation, and voiced characters than its predecessor in its final form. However, this surge in the mythological franchise’s popularity has also led to a substantial number of players booting up the originalHades. In the last 24 hours,Hadeshas enjoyed 40,332 concurrent players, beating its previous 2020 record by nearly three thousand gamers. These numbers prove that even four years after launch,Hadesis still considered one of the best roguelike games of all time.
Supergiant Games All-Time Peak Concurrent Player Counts
With its original fusion of hectic combat and charming characters, alldeeply rooted in ancient Greek lore and mythology,Hadeswas easily Supergiant Games’ most successful project. The winner of over 70 Game of the Year awards propelled the small indie studio into the spotlight, allowing it to expand the passionate team. While the developer’s earlier projects, such asBastion,Transistor, andPyre, have all been well-reviewed by critics and gamers, none managed to achieve the breakout success ofHades.
Supergiant Games has given itself a tough act to follow and expectations for the sequel are undoubtedly high. However, with the new Arcana Card system, deeper resource-gathering features, and compelling new characters,Hades 2shows the potential to rival its predecessor’s throne. While some fans will miss Zagreus’ roguish charm, Melinoe, the immortal Princess of the Underworld and protagonist ofHades 2,has her own story to tell. Featuring a more mystical playstyle than her martial brother, with a greater emphasis on incantations and casting,Melinoe promises to be a captivating new characterfor this return to the underworld.
Hades 2
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The first-ever sequel from Supergiant Games builds on the best aspects of the original god-like rogue-like dungeon crawler in an all-new, action-packed, endlessly replayable experience rooted in the Underworld of Greek myth and its deep connections to the dawn of witchcraft. BATTLE BEYOND THE UNDERWORLDAs the immortal Princess of the Underworld, you’ll explore a bigger, deeper mythic world, vanquishing the forces of the Titan of Time with the full might of Olympus behind you, in a sweeping story that continually unfolds through your every setback and accomplishment.MASTER WITCHCRAFT AND DARK SORCERYInfuse your legendary weapons of Night with ancient magick, so that none may stand in your way. Become stronger still with powerful Boons from more than a dozen Olympian gods, from Apollo to Zeus. There are nearly limitless ways to build your abilities.MINGLE WITH (MORE) GODS, GHOSTS, AND MONSTERSMeet a cast of dozens of fully-voiced, larger-than-life characters, including plenty of new faces and some old friends. Grow closer to them through a variety of new interactions, and experience countless unique story events based on how your journey unfolds.EVERY RUN IS ITS OWN ADVENTURENew locations, challenges, upgrade systems, and surprises await as you delve into the ever-shifting Underworld again and again. Reveal the mysteries of the Arcana Altar, tame witchy familiars, and gather reagents using Tools of the Unseen to get closer to your goal.THE PERKS OF IMMORTALITYThanks to a variety of permanent upgrades and the return of God Mode, you don’t have to be a god yourself to experience whatHades IIhas to offer. But if you happen to be one, you can brave escalating challenges for greater rewards, and prove just how divine you really are.
