Summary
Hades 2andHollow Knight: Silksongare both highly anticipated games, but there’s a fair chance thatHades 2will make it to players first. Of course, there is still a fair amount of information that fans don’t know, and the development cycle could be subject to change. Both have a large amount of hype behind them going into 2024, and that gives fans of each game plenty to be excited over. Evidence may already hint atHades 2getting the first chance to land in players' hands, at least unless something changes in the near future.
As two of the biggestsuccess stories in indie games, bothHadesandHollow Knightleft a significant impact after release. They occupy different genres, withHadesbeing a roguelike whileHollow Knightwas a Metroidvania, but they showcased how indie games could receive the same amount of acclaim as AAA titles, with both being upheld as masterpieces. Naturally, this led to their sequels being hotly anticipated as soon as they were announced. While it looks like players still have a long wait for the games to release, more information has trickled out that may provide a clearer look at the future.
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Hades 2’s Early Access is Coming with Little News from Silksong
Thanks to a recent update from Supergiant Games, theearly access window forHades 2has been made public. The game is expected to reach early access in Q2 2024, so players should get their first hands-on experience with the game approximately next spring. While this does give fans at least a good four months before early access, at least there is a goal in sight for the game. Fans of the first game have something concrete to look forward to, especially after the trailer initially raised their expectations. Hopefully the game will be able to live up to expectations, especially since it can grow after early access.
Evidence may already hint atHades 2getting the first chance to land in players' hands, at least unless something changes in the near future.
WhileHades 2has announced its next steps, thelong wait forHollow Knight: Silksongcontinues. WhileSilksongwas first revealed in 2019, there has not been as steady a stream of information. Players know that Hornet will be stepping into the role of protagonist, and some gameplay has been shown off, but there is no date announced for a launch or early access period. Considering thatSilksongwas announced a full year before the firstHadeswas released, the latter sequel’s quicker development is something of a surprise. As it stands, fans ofHollow Knightwill likely still be waiting whenHades 2arrives in early access.
Silksongis by no means a lost cause, though. WhileHollow Knight’s success has affectedSilksong, particularly where hype is involved, there is still a lot of time until Q2 2024. It’s fully possible for a new update onSilksong’s progress could come out within the coming months, and it may even be able to hit early access or fully release beforeHades 2. After all, games have been announced on short notice before. At the same time, this would require a sudden major announcement and a greatly accelerated timeline after a few rather quiet years.Silksongcan still hit early access beforeHades 2, but it would be a surprise.
There’s no doubt thatHollow Knight: SilksongandHades 2will continue totop many players' Steam wishlists, butHades 2fans seem likely to be able to download their game first.Silksongis basically on a timer to both get announce either a launch or early access period, and have it come before that ofHades 2. At this point,Hades 2has more momentum and an announced date, whileSilksong’s timeline is still largely a mystery. Players should still keep an eye out forSilksong, butHades 2looks likely to beat it to the finish line.
Hades 2
WHERE TO PLAY
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.
