![What we've been playing - kingdoms, underworlds and caped crusaders](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/2x1_NSwitchDS_BatmanArkhamTrilogy.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
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Review | Hades 2 early access review - polish and terrifying power from some of the best out there
The fable of Arachne.
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Hades 2 in early access "at least through the end of this year", says creative director
As first patch is released.
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How to sign up for Hades 2 technical test
Plus, the minimum system requirements to participate.
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Feature | What we've been playing - kingdoms, underworlds and caped crusaders
A few of the things that have us hooked this week.
![What we've been playing - kingdoms, underworlds and caped crusaders](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/2x1_NSwitchDS_BatmanArkhamTrilogy.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
![A vibrant illustration from Hades of the Greek god Hermes, who's running with his cloak and toga flowing.](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/hermes_hades.jpeg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
![Close up of Hades 2 blonde-haired witch protagonist Melinoë on blue background](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/hades2_WAr4E1k.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
Hades 2 in early access "at least through the end of this year", says creative director
![Scylla in Hades 2](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/Hades-2-Scylla.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
![Athena, Goddess of Wisdom, in Hades](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/Athena-Hades.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
![God of War's Kratos having a little yell.](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/l-intro-1669228211.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
![Nemesis in Hades 2](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/Hades-2_KWLG3iH.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
Hades 2 early access debut on Steam reaches over 100k concurrent players 24 hours after launch
![hades 2 key art of melinoe wielding magic](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/hades-2-key-art-melinoe.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
Hades 2 early access review - polish and terrifying power from some of the best out there
![hades 2 key art of melinoe wielding magic](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/hades-2-key-art-melinoe.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
How to sign up for Hades 2 technical test
![A Rotwood hero leaps through the air wielding a hammer and an intimidating expression.](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/Rotwood-header.webp?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
![Close up of Hades 2 blonde-haired witch protagonist Melinoë on blue background](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/hades2_WAr4E1k.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
![Close up of Hades 2 blonde-haired witch protagonist Melinoë on blue background](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/hades2_WAr4E1k.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
![Nintendo Indie World logo.](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/Indie-World-Showcase-–-17_04_2024-(Nintendo-Switch)-41-13-screenshot.png?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
![Nintendo Indie World artwork for 17/4/2024.](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/maxresdefault_gyvzxSK.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
Watch today's Nintendo Indie World Showcase here
![Hades 2 trailer image of lead character artwork](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/Hades_II_Trailer-(1).png?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
Hades 2's technical test set to begin "shortly" and sign-ups are now open
![Promotional artwork for Hades showing protagonist Zagreus posing moodily with a sword slung over his shoulder.](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/hades-has-sold-1m-copies-1600683277545.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
Hades' acclaimed rogue-like action hits iOS via Netflix later this month
![Montage of images from four games: Animal Well, Star Wars Dark Forces remaster, Harold Halibut, and FF7, behind the number 2024](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/2024-most-anticipated-games-header.png?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
![Hades 2 trailer image of lead character artwork](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/Hades_II_Trailer-(1).png?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)
![Hades is getting a sequel, the Princess of the Underworld is heading our way](https://assetsio.gnwcdn.com/hades-2.jpg?width=320&height=180&fit=crop&quality=80&format=jpg&auto=webp)