The time has come: the excellent Hades is officially available for free, but be careful, not for everyone. There is a condition to respect.
Do we really need to introduce Hades? This nugget was a big slap in the face to most of the players who approached him. Even those who were not fans of the roguelite genre were able to find what they were looking for with this game. Supergiant Games definitely hit it hard, and it intends to reproduce the phenomenon with a second opus. In the meantime, know that from today, it is possible to play it… for free. No need to heat the credit card, but there is a small “catch”.
Is Hades playable for free? Yes, but you need Netflix
On paper, Hades is indeed playable, and at no additional cost. But to take advantage of this offer, you must be a Netflix subscriber. This is the only condition to respect, which may not be to the taste of all players. In any case, it joins the “Games” catalog of the platform, which is a significant addition. For the record, 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 little reminder is also necessary in terms of the supports to access the service. Don’t forget that it’s accessible from 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 link to automatically download Hades upon arrival. No one is left behind, and that’s great to see. If you want to discover a real gem, without spending a single cent, it’s now or never.
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 does not particularly want to spend his life in these dismal places, and prefers to leave. The problem is that his father doesn’t see this in a good light. As a result, he will do everything to hinder his progress, to be able to bring him home. Along the way, our protagonist will meet several deities from Greek mythology, such as Zeus, Aphrodite or Hermes, but not only that. We prefer not to say more, and leave you the surprise.
What about next?
Okay, and where is Hades 2 in this story? Well, at the moment we don’t really know. We should normally have it in early access this year. To be more precise, the studio had declared that we would be entitled to it from the second quarter of 2024 on Steam and the Epic Games Store. In any case, he is waiting around the corner, and we even have proof of it. Last year in September, it became the most wishlist game by players, just ahead of the much-rumored Hollow Knight: Silksong. We can’t wait to see the result.