Supermassive Games created one of 2020’s most popular titles with the rogueliteHades.Its mix of fast-paced and fluid combat, novel approach to roguelike storytelling, and endearing cast of characters helped propel the indie title into competition with AAA releases likeGhost of Tsushimafor multiple “Game of the Year” nods. Today saw the announcement thatHadeswill be joining the already impressive lineup of games coming to Xbox Game Pass this year. Microsoft adding the indie game to its on-demand lineup is another big win for the already successful game.
Now thatHadesis coming to Game Pass later this year, even more players will be able to get a chance to try the game for themselves. This is great news for the game itself, as it will almost undoubtedly pick up new fans. It’s also great for the people who’ll now get a chance to experienceHadesfor themselves. Xbox Game Pass already has in impressive lineup of titles, andHadeswill make an excellent addition to that collection.
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Hades Coming to Xbox Game Pass is Great News
Hadeshas already been incredibly successful, and received multiple Game of the Year awards. The game’s popularity was explosive and received near-immediate praise from critics and fans alike. The roguelite model can be divisive for some players, butHadeshas still managed to garner mass appeal for its gameplay and innovative approach to storytelling. Getting the game into the hands of more players is undoubtedly a good thing, and will likely translate to another wave of commercial success as players pick up the game.
BringingHadesto more players will almost assuredly only be a positive, as the game can scratch a lot of itches as players wait for news onDiablo 4and other ARPGs that share gameplay similarities withHades.That being said, the game definitely has its own legs to stand on without comparison to other titles. So much of its success came fromHades’approach to storytelling. More players getting to experience its unique take on Greek mythology and storytelling at large means it inevitably will gain more fans.Hadeshas some very active online communities, and after the game launches on Game Pass, it’s likely that this community will only grow.
A bigger fan base means more interest in the game, and could even potentially lead to Supergiant breaking from its own tradition and releasing DLC (or even a sequel) toHadeseventually. This is obviously conjecture however, but it definitely bears mentioning that the game’s massive popularity could sway the developer into creating moreHadescontent down the line.Hadescoming to Xbox Game Pass is great for fans, but it’s also another big win for one of the most successful indie titles ever made.
Hadesis available now for PC and Switch, and comes to PS4, PS5, and Xbox Game Pass on June 12, 2025.
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