Hades 2 hits PS5, Xbox, and Game Pass on the same day, and it’s coming very soon

One of the best games of 2025, and one of the best roguelikes ever, is coming to PS5 and Xbox Series X|S soon.

Supergiant Games announced today that Hades 2 will be launching on PS5 and Xbox in just a few weeks. Not only that, but the stellar title will also be available as part of a Game Pass subscription. It’s a big win for gamers everywhere.

Previously, the sequel to Hades was only available on PC via early access on Steam before launching on the Nintendo Switch 2 this past September. I reviewed the Nintendo Switch 2 version of the game last year and had very little negative to say about it, awarding it a 9.5 score.

Hades 2 stars Melinoë, the younger sister of Hades main character Zagreus, in her efforts to wrest control of the underworld from the Titan Chronos. I don’t think you need to play Hades 1 to enjoy the sequel, but I do recommend it if you can manage, because they’re both some of the best that the action roguelike genre has to offer. Plus, there are a lot of story beats that are mentioned in the sequel, so you may get lost a bit.

While Hades 2 is indeed more of the same greatness as Hades, on top of different areas, story, weapons, and characters, it offers a nice quality of life upgrade in that you can carry over your progress from other platforms. At least, the Switch 2 version let me use my progress from the Steam version of the game, so hopefully the same will be applied to PS5 and Xbox.

Hades 2 launches on PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and Game Pass on April 14. For those keeping track at home, that’s a little bit less than three weeks from now.

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The Fated Shadow sword is one of those rare weapons in Crimson Desert that you can miss quite easily. However, its Greysoul Howling ability is one, if not the best, weapon skill that you can utilize. Sadly, the weapon isn’t part of a quest, so you’ll need to put in some extra effort to find it.

Fated Shadow sword location in Crimson Desert

To find the Fated Shadow sword, you’ll need to head to the Abyss region at Nest of Valor. The region is near the Dry Valley. This area might remain hidden for you. If you have reached the endgame content, you’ll reach the Abyss area after defeating the Goyen boss in Chapter 9.

Once the Abyss map is available, use the nexus on the small island next to the Dry Valley. This is the easiest way to travel to the spot where you can find the Fated Shadow sword.

How to reach the Fated Shadow sword in Crimson Desert

Once you arrive at the spot, the main path will be split into two directions. Take the path going right, and you’ll arrive at a small cave. Take the staircase next to the cave, and head upstairs. Inside, you’ll get a Fishball Soup recipe if you haven’t visited the location previously.

Keep traveling to the back of the cave, and a small icon will appear near a bucket and a few other objects kept on the floor. You’ll really need to be close to the spot for the marker to appear. This is the same spot from where you’ll manage to interact and add the Fated Shadow sword to your arsenal.

How does Greysoul Howling work in Crimson Desert

The Fated Shadows sword comes pre-built with the Greysoul Howling ability. You can activate it by pressing the R1/RB and R2/RT buttons, and it requires Spirit to work. It will call the ghost of Goyen, which releases a sweeping strike of shadow energy across the target area.

This ability is one of the best attacks, in my opinion, and you can target individual/multiple enemies with it. You can always choose to sell the ability and the sword, but I have kept both in my arsenal.

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