Noclip Making-Of Documentary, Concert Video, and More!

How time flies! Remarkably, a full year has already elapsed since we officially launched Hades II v1.0 following an enriching year of Early Access development. To every single player who aided Princess Melinoë in her arduous crusade, we extend our deepest gratitude!

Explore the updates below to help us celebrate this milestone, but first, please take a moment to admire this anniversary artwork crafted by our resident illustrator, Jeremy Anninos:

Noclip Presents: Developing Hell II

We are thrilled to collaborate once more with Noclip on an expansive, multi-part documentary chronicling the creation of Hades II—our most ambitious undertaking to date. Having previously captured the tumultuous journey behind the original title in their acclaimed Developing Hell series, returning to this thematic banner for the sequel felt entirely natural. Enjoy this brief teaser:

Please consider supporting Noclip directly via Patreon to gain early access to each new episode as soon as it drops!

Ballads of the Underworld

Back in June, we hosted an unforgettable, one-night-only live orchestral showcase featuring iconic melodies from across the Hades franchise at London’s magnificent, sold-out Royal Festival Hall. We are delighted to announce that the complete concert footage is now available online for your visual and auditory pleasure:

Additionally, we are preparing to release the official Ballads of the Underworld album for digital purchase and complimentary streaming across all major music platforms.

Princess of the Underworld T-shirt

In honor of the occasion, a brand-new Princess of the Underworld T-shirt is now available for purchase over at Fangamer!

The apparel features the Underworld’s resolute princess, Melinoë, poised for battle and wielding her formidable sister blades, Lim and Oros.

Hades II: Steam Frame & Steam Machine Verified

Did you catch Valve’s exciting unveiling of the innovative Steam Frame VR headset? We feel immensely privileged to see Hades II highlighted as one of the premiere titles showcasing its capabilities.

Having experienced it firsthand… simply imagine diving into Hades II on a breathtaking, cinematic screen of colossal proportions! That precisely captures the visual fidelity and immersion delivered by the Steam Frame. Should you get the opportunity to test it out yourself, be sure to share your impressions with us! Furthermore, Hades II is fully verified for Valve’s powerful Steam Machine.

Thank you so much for reading and sharing this journey with us! Hades II represents our very first venture into sequels, requiring approximately five years of dedicated craftsmanship to bring to life. Following its v1.0 debut, it became the highest-rated game of 2025 and earned the prestigious accolade for Best Game on Steam Deck right here on Steam—an achievement that means the world to our entire team. Most importantly, this sustained success empowers us to stay together and continue creating the kinds of meaningful games that leave a lasting, positive impact on our players, which has remained our core philosophy since our studio’s inception in 2009. Thank you for your unwavering support, and may the moonlight always guide your path!

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