When Supergiant Games announced its first ever sequel in 2022, Hades IIHe revealed that the highly-anticipated Rogues will follow in the footsteps of the original Killing God by carrying out an early access launch program.

Now, after a short but effective technical test last month, Hades II An early access surprise launched today for PC players. Watch the new showcase trailer above.

going up against the titan of time itself, Hades II Some players take on the role of Melinoe, the sister of the original game’s protagonist Zagreus, and the princess of the underworld. A sports spell in addition to the familiar powers of the Greek gods, Melino will venture deep into the underworld filled with “new locations, challenges, upgrade systems and surprises.”

As for why the sequel is also starting early access instead of a full release, Supergiant said:

This Early Access launch is a particularly exciting moment for our team as we begin a process that we expect will help us realize the potential of this game. As with the original, we’ve designed Hades II for Early Access from the ground up, and look forward to hearing your feedback on everything we’ve built so far, and incorporating that feedback into our plans for further production! This is a game with many interconnected parts, and your feedback helps us ensure that everything from the balance to the narrative works at its best.

The studio said it was time Hades II Early access has not yet been decided, with launch timings depending on player feedback and how the development of content updates is going. “The story will expand with each update, as we introduce more characters and add events with sustainability,” adds Supergiant. “This process will culminate in the launch of our version 1.0, which will include the conclusion to a different story and ending.”

The Steam Deck verification also landed just in time for the Early Access launch. As for non-PC platforms, the studio expects the game to come to consoles “eventually.”

Hades II Costs $29.99 to purchase during its early access phase steam and the Epic Games Store. However, this price may increase in the future as Supergiant Games adds more content to the experience over time. The current Early Access Edition soundtrack (with more songs on the way) is also available for purchase as $9.99 DLC from both stores.