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Hades 2 on Switch 2: 120 fps in TV mode, a free upgrade from Switch and a $29.99 price
Hades II has been on Switch 2 since its full launch on Sept. 25, 2025. Supergiant Games says the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition runs at 120 fps at 1080p in TV mode and 60 fps at 1080p in handheld mode, compared with 60 fps at 720p on the original Switch. Nintendo's US eShop sells it for $29.99, the same as Steam, and if you own the Switch version, the upgrade is free. The physical game card, which holds both versions, costs $49.99 at Nintendo's store, and saves carry over between Switch, Switch 2 and PC.
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Supergiant’s sequel runs at 120 fps on Switch 2 when you play on a TV. Here’s how Hades II runs on Nintendo’s new console, what it costs and how the upgrade works.
How does Hades 2 run on Switch 2?
Fast. Supergiant Games says the Nintendo Switch 2 Edition runs at 120 fps at 1080p in TV mode and 60 fps at 1080p in handheld mode, and Nintendo’s store adds enhanced texture quality. To see 120 fps, you need a TV that supports 120 Hz output. The original Switch version runs at 60 fps at 720p in both modes.
Hades II came out of Early Access on Sept. 25, 2025, launching on Switch 2, Switch, Steam and the Epic Games Store the same day. It’s rated T for Teen by the ESRB, and you play as Melinoë, the Princess of the Underworld, fighting the Titan of Time with the help of more than a dozen Olympian gods.
How much is it, and is the upgrade free?
Nintendo’s US eShop sells the digital Nintendo Switch 2 Edition for $29.99, the same as the Switch version and Steam. If you own the Switch version, Supergiant says you can download the Switch 2 version for free when you have both consoles, and Nintendo’s store lists the upgrade pack at $0.
Saves move with you. Hades II has cross-saves between the Switch and Switch 2 versions and the Steam and Epic Games Store versions, through an in-game menu. Nintendo’s store data puts the Switch 2 Edition at about 10.8 GB, compared with about 7 GB for the Switch version.
Is there a physical copy?
Yes, since Nov. 20, 2025. It’s a standard game card with the full game for both Switch 2 and Switch, and it includes a 32-page Character Compendium, a reversible cover and a soundtrack code. Nintendo’s US store sells it for $49.99. The PS5 and Xbox Series X and S versions, which came out on April 14, 2026, are digital only, and Supergiant has no plans for physical editions of them at this time.
What updates has it gotten?
Free ones. Post-Launch Patch 2, released on April 14, 2026, added new narrated scenes for fulfilled prophecies, endless gifting for most Crossroads characters, new dialogue and a new form for each Animal Familiar, along with balance changes. Hotfixes followed through July 28, 2026, and Supergiant marked the first anniversary of v1.0 on Sept. 25, 2026, with a making-of documentary series and a concert video.
For everything about the boxed edition, see our Hades 2 physical release date page. For more big games on Nintendo’s console, see our Oblivion Remastered Switch 2 page and our upcoming Switch 2 games list.
This page is updated as soon as Supergiant Games releases a new patch or announces new content for Hades II on Switch 2.
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FAQ
How does Hades 2 run on Switch 2?
Supergiant Games says the Switch 2 Edition runs at 120 fps at 1080p in TV mode and 60 fps at 1080p in handheld mode. Nintendo’s store adds enhanced texture quality. The original Switch version runs at 60 fps at 720p in both modes.
Is the Hades 2 Switch 2 upgrade free?
Yes. Supergiant says players who buy the Switch version can download the Switch 2 version for free if they have both consoles. Nintendo’s US store lists the upgrade pack at $0.
How much is Hades 2 on Switch 2?
$29.99 for the digital Nintendo Switch 2 Edition in Nintendo’s US eShop, the same as the Switch version and Steam. The physical edition costs $49.99 at Nintendo’s store.
Is there a physical copy of Hades 2 for Switch 2?
Yes. It came out on Nov. 20, 2025, on a standard game card that holds the full game for both Switch 2 and Switch, with a 32-page Character Compendium and a soundtrack code.
Does Hades 2 need a 120 Hz TV on Switch 2?
To see 120 fps, yes. Nintendo’s store lists 120 Hz output on compatible TVs for the Switch 2 Edition.
Can you transfer Hades 2 saves from PC to Switch 2?
Yes. Supergiant offers cross-saves between the Switch and Switch 2 versions and the Steam and Epic Games Store versions, through an in-game menu.
How big is Hades 2 on Switch 2?
Nintendo’s store data puts the Switch 2 Edition at about 10.8 GB and the Switch version at about 7 GB.
Pop quiz
1 questions from this story.
Who do you play as in Hades II?
You play as Melinoë, who fights the Titan of Time. Zagreus was the hero of the first Hades, and Hecate trains Melinoë at the Crossroads.
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