Play Order
0 / 2 playedZagreus first, then Melinoe.
About Hades
Hades launched in 1.0 in September 2020 from Supergiant about Zagreus fighting out of the Underworld toward Persephone. Hades II entered early access in May 2024 with Melinoe battling Chronos, reaching 1.0 on September 25, 2025 with the full surface and Underworld routes. Both games build runs around boons from the Olympian gods with permanent story progress between attempts.
Supergiant supports Hades II post-launch while the first game stays complete with its epilogue. The family saga connects directly, with Zagreus and the house contractors returning around Melinoe's quest.
Good to know
Play Hades first through its epilogue, since the Persephone reveal and the contractor bonds assume the full escape count. Then start Hades II fresh, as its weapons and omega moves reset the combat language. Early access saves did not need wiping for 1.0, but the vows and the true ending assume the complete release.
