Hades 2’s newly added ending has elicited significant criticism from segments of the gaming community regarding both its narrative concept and execution. Complaints have surfaced despite the game’s strong sales performance since its recent release on September 25, 2025.

Overview of Criticisms

In the three days following the update, early access players expressed their displeasure, highlighting how the main character Chronos’ redemption lacked depth and seemed rushed. Reddit user Shonkshonkshonk wrote an essay outlining their views, claiming the game’s conclusion feels anticlimactic.

Another user, Smokeysteak1150, stated they were “offended” by the portrayal of gods in such trivial terms as familial aspirations, criticizing the swift resolution of the narrative arc that encompasses Chronos.

Similar feedback has emerged from player Lilwizerd, who noted dissatisfaction regarding the brevity of the concluding interactions, which met their expectations for a richer climax with a mere short discussion between characters, culminating in Melinoë sparing Chronos.

Ongoing Feedback

Several other players echoed these sentiments over the last weekend, particularly discontent with the logic behind the game’s post-completion loop. Despite these criticisms, sales reports indicate that Hades 2 has sold around 2 million copies on Steam, suggesting that the discontent might come from a vocal minority, as only a small percentage has unlocked the game’s true ending.

Future of Hades 2

Historically, past titles from Supergiant Games have not undergone significant content changes post-release, indicating a likelihood that similar updates or major narrative revisions for Hades 2 are not anticipated.