Hades 2’s sudden release has breathed new life into its award-winning predecessor, sending it soaring to the top of Steam charts. Like Zagreus’ journey, Hades has ascended from the depths once more.

Following the unexpected launch of Hades 2, Hades experienced a phenomenal spike in popularity, reaching a peak of 23,000 concurrent players. This surge marks an impressive 187 percent increase in sales over the past 30 days on Steam, and a significant leap from its previous average of 5,000 players.