The time has come: the excellent Hades is officially available for free, but be careful, it’s not for everyone. There is a condition that must be respected.
Do we really need to introduce Hades? This nugget was a huge slap in the face to most players who approached it. Even those who weren’t fans of the roguelite genre could find what they were looking for with this game. Supergiant Games has definitely succeeded and intends to reproduce the phenomenon with a second work. In the meantime, you should know that starting today it is possible to play it for free. The credit card does not need to be heated, but there is a small “catch”.
Is Hades free to play? Yes, but you need Netflix
On paper, Hades is actually playable, and at no additional cost. However, to take advantage of this offer, you must be a Netflix subscriber. This is the only condition to be respected, which may not be to the liking of all players. In any case, it will be added to the platform’s “Games” catalog, which is a significant addition. By the way, this service also offers titles like Death’s Door or Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder’s Revenge. So it’s pretty interesting, but it’s up to you to judge.
A small reminder is also required regarding support for accessing the service. Don’t forget that it can be accessed via an iOS smartphone or tablet, or even an iPod Touch. But what about Apple users? Too bad for them? Of course not. Netflix has provided a lien
As for the starting premise of Hades, it puts you in the shoes of Zagreus, the son of the god of the underworld. The young man has no particular desire to spend his life in these desolate places and prefers to leave. The problem is that his father doesn’t see it in a good light. That’s why he will do everything to stop him from progressing and to be able to bring him home. On the way, our protagonist meets several deities from Greek mythology, such as Zeus, Aphrodite or Hermes, but not only that. We’d rather not say more and leave the surprise to you.
How about next?
Okay, so where is Hades 2 in this story? Well, at the moment we don’t really know. Normally we should have it in Early Access this year. More specifically, the studio had stated that we would be entitled to it on Steam and the Epic Games Store from the second quarter of 2024. In any case, he’s waiting around the corner, and we even have evidence of it. Last September, it was voted the most wishlisted game by players, just ahead of the much-rumored Hollow Knight: Silksong. We can’t wait to see the result.