We recently got our hands on the Steam Deck, Valve's new handheld gaming PC, and worked to ensure playing Hades on it felt as smooth and seamless as possible. Here's a brief video of our audio director Darren Korb giving the game and system a try:
Hades has been certified as Deck Verified, so you can expect it to work great on the platform. Note that, when starting the game on Steam Deck, we recommend using the Vulkan rendering option for optimal performance.
As for our past titles, Transistor is also Verified, while Bastion currently is certified 'Playable', which is one step short of 'Verified' status and means it may require some settings adjustments to work optimally on the platform. Pyre has not yet been reviewed by Valve.
We've been excited to experience Hades and our past games in this new format! If you get a chance to pick up a Steam Deck, we hope you enjoy playing our games on it.
Update: The preorder period for Nendoroid Zagreus has concluded. Thank you for your interest!
We're so excited that Zagreus is joining Good Smile Company's legendary line of Nendoroid super-cute collectibles! You can pre-order him from Good Smile's official web site.
The rebellious Prince of the Underworld comes with accessories such as a Bloodstone and Nectar bottle, plus the trusty Shield of Chaos (for when the Stygian Blade doesn't cut it).
Collaborating with Good Smile on this figure has been a fantastic experience, and we were thrilled to see the amazing response to the Twitter reveal this week! Several of us at Supergiant own no small number of Nendoroid figures based on some of our favorite characters from games and anime, so seeing Zagreus join this fray is like a dream come true. Besides, statues of famous Greek gods and heroes have been around for thousands of years... seems only fair that Zagreus should also exist in statue form!
From all of us at Supergiant Games, we hope you have a happy and restful holiday season, and wish you the best in the year to come! We also wanted to take a brief look back at the year gone by. Here are the highlights!
Some chthonic companions, by our environment artist Joanne Tran.
Hades Everywhere!
Hot on the heels of last year's v1.0 launch of Hades on Nintendo Switch and PC, our big focus this year was to bring our most celebrated game to more places.
These latest versions of the game earned widespread critical acclaim, becoming some of the highest ratedgames available on the new generation of consoles. We're honored that Hades continues to resonate with so many players around the world!
All seven of us who worked on Bastion are all still together at the studio, continuing to build on everything we learned back then. We couldn't have done it without you -- Bastion's success paved the way for us to make Transistor, which led us to Pyre, which led us to Hades. And here we are, just like that!
Supergiant Holiday Deals
The holidays mean different things to different people, but surely we can all agree that they're a great time to get new video games on the cheap?? Right now you can get our games on sale pretty much everywhere they're sold, including the lowest price we've ever offered on Hades. And since it's now available in physical editions, it can make the perfect gift! Note most of these deals expire at the beginning of the new year.
Nintendo Switch Deals (NA Region)· Hades-- 35% OFF!· Transistor-- 80% OFF!· Bastion-- 80% OFF!
It's been more than a year since the v1.0 launch of Hades, and more than four since we first started working on the game. We're extremely grateful that it's continued to resonate with players around the world, and is now widely available on many of the most popular gaming platforms. The game's success is hugely validating for our team, and means we get to keep on making games together, which is exactly what we want. And while it's still too early to say what's next for us, we're eager to press on and find out. Thanks for sticking with us and for all your support!
Warm wishes from the House of Hades -- now a proud holiday tradition?!
Our Game of the Year-winning rogue-like dungeon crawler, Hades, is now available on Xbox (including Xbox Game Pass) and PlayStation!
You can get it digitally, or in new physical editions at retailers worldwide! Find a store near you right here via our retail publishing partners at Private Division.
This has been a big project for our team ever since last year's v1.0 launch, and we're very grateful for all your patience and support as we prepared these latest versions of the game. Whether or not this is your first time delving into the Underworld, we hope you have an excellent time in Hades!!
Physical Edition Details
The new boxed versions of Hades include a complimentary download code for the Hades Original Soundtrack, featuring two and a half hours of blood-pumping music by Darren Korb, and a 32-page full-color Character Compendium booklet with artwork from the game by Jen Zee. The first pressing of these versions also features a unique foil cover!
Technical Details
The Xbox One and PlayStation 4 versions of Hades run at 1080p at a target 60 frames per second. The Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 versions run at 4K at a target 60 frames per second. The Xbox versions use Smart Delivery that allow access to both the Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S versions, while both the physical and digital PlayStation 4 versions of Hadesinclude a free upgrade to the digital PlayStation 5 version.
Note: These new versions of Hades do not support PC cross-saves like the previously released Nintendo Switch version.
About Hades
Hadescombines the best aspects of our critically acclaimed titles, including the fast-paced action of Bastion, the rich atmosphere and depth of Transistor, and the character-driven storytelling of Pyre.
Originally launched in the fall of 2020 for PC and Nintendo Switch, Hades has been named 2020's Game of the Year by more than 50 sources, including BAFTA, IGN, Polygon, TIME Magazine, and The Washington Post. It's also one of the most critically acclaimed games of last year (and our most critically acclaimed game ever), according to Metacritic and OpenCritic.
Playing as the immortal Prince of the Underworld, you'll wield the powers and mythic weapons of Olympus to break free from the clutches of the god of the dead himself, while growing stronger and unraveling more of the story with each unique escape attempt.
On this day 10 years ago, our first game Bastion made its debut in the Summer of Arcade for Xbox 360.
Our game's unexpected success meant our team of seven (at the time) could stick together and make something new. And stick together we did! We've since created Transistor, Pyre, and Hades, and we're as excited as ever to carry on and see what else we can make.
We wouldn't be here without Bastion and all the generous support it's received from players around the world. Thank you for playing our game and believing in our team.
What's more, Hades will be joining Xbox Game Pass for Xbox and Windows 10! This means Game Pass subscribers will have immediate access to the game on August 13.
Physical Editions Up for Pre-Order!
In addition to the digital editions, we're excited to offer new physical editions published by Private Division. The Xbox One and Xbox Series X|S versions are on a single disc, while PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 versions are sold separately. Find your nearest retailer on Private Division's Hades web site!
Note: Both the physical and digital PlayStation 4 versions of Hades include a free upgrade to the digital PlayStation 5 version.
Bonus Physical Extras
These new boxed versions of Hades include a complimentary download code for the Hades Original Soundtrack, featuring two and a half hours of blood-pumping music by Darren Korb, and a 32-page full-color character compendium booklet with artwork from the game by Jen Zee. The first pressing of these versions also features a unique foil cover!
Technical Details
The Xbox One and PlayStation 4 versions of Hades run at 1080p at a target 60 frames per second. The Xbox Series X|S and PlayStation 5 versions run at 4K at a target 60 frames per second.
Note: These new versions of Hades do not support PC cross-saves like the previously released Nintendo Switch version.
About Hades
Hades combines the best aspects of our critically acclaimed titles, including the fast-paced action of Bastion, the rich atmosphere and depth of Transistor, and the character-driven storytelling of Pyre.
Playing as the immortal Prince of the Underworld, you'll wield the powers and mythic weapons of Olympus to break free from the clutches of the god of the dead himself, while growing stronger and unraveling more of the story with each unique escape attempt.
Update Jul 30, 2021: Thank you to everyone who expressed interest in this job listing! At this time we're no longer seeking new applicants. Should we have any additional job openings in the future, we'll likely post about it here and via our Twitter feed.
Our small San Francisco-based team is seeking an experienced 3D character artist to model a variety of character and creature concepts into animation-ready 3D assets for our games. This is a full-time position with the option for working remotely. Come join our award-winning art team and help bring our next game to life!
Job Responsibilities:
Model and texture high- and low-poly engine-ready characters and creatures under the supervision of the Art Director
Assist with rendering and integration of 3D assets into a proprietary engine
Collaborate closely with our 3D Animator to problem-solve and prototype
Deliver on artistic / creative goals while adhering to production, gameplay, and performance requirements
Occasionally assist with additional art duties
About the Candidate:
Expert-level experience with Maya
Expert-level experience with hand-painted texture workflows
Experience with ZBrush
Experience with After Effects
Experience working in a game engine on one or more shipped titles
Organized, responsible, and able to work autonomously
Excellent written and verbal communication
Familiarity with Supergiant’s titles; general interest in video games
Ability to rig a plus, but not required
We offer competitive compensation, flexibility in whether you work remotely or on-site, and a collaborative environment where you’ll have many opportunities to make key contributions to our next project and beyond.
To apply, please email jobs@supergiantgames.com with the subject line "3D Character Artist". Include a link to your portfolio in the first line, and your resume in the body of the email (no attachments please). In your note, please also provide brief responses to the following questions:
What are some of your artistic inspirations?
What changes might you make to improve the visual experience of one of our past titles?
Your power animal: What is it?!
Note: As part of the selection process, we may ask you for a paid art test.
Hades, our Game of the Year-winning rogue-like dungeon crawler, is now available in an all-new physical edition for Nintendo Switch! This is a really exciting moment for our studio, marking the first time one of our titles is being broadly distributed in stores.
What's Included
The package contains a download code for the Hades Original Soundtrack by Darren Korb, a $10 value featuring two and a half hours of blood-pumping music created for the game. There's also a full-color 32-page Character Compendium booklet featuring character artwork from the game by our art director, Jen Zee. And, of course, there's the Game Card for the game itself!
Where to Get It
The physical edition for Hades for Nintendo Switch is available at various popular North American retailers, including:
You can find a retailer near you at the Hades page at Nintendo.com. Outside of North America, it is available at select retailers in the UK, Russia, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Poland, Australia, and New Zealand.
About the Game
Hades combines the best aspects of our critically acclaimed titles, including the fast-paced action of Bastion, the rich atmosphere and depth of Transistor, and the character-driven storytelling of Pyre.
The game has been selected as 2020's Game of the Year by more than 50 publications, including IGN, Polygon, TIME Magazine, and The Washington Post. It's also one of the most critically acclaimed games of last year (and our most critically acclaimed game ever), according to Metacritic and OpenCritic.
Playing as the immortal Prince of the Underworld, you'll wield the powers and mythic weapons of Olympus to break free from the clutches of the god of the dead himself, while growing stronger and unraveling more of the story with each unique escape attempt.
For more information, visit the Hades FAQon our web site.
On behalf of all of us at Supergiant Games, thank you for being with us during what's been a truly extraordinary year. Knowing it was so difficult for so many, we're left feeling immensely grateful, and wanted to share a few parting thoughts as we look ahead to the new year.
The chthonic gods enjoying the turning of the seasons. Art by Joanne Tran.
Hades: Your Game of the Year!!!
The brunt of our efforts this year surrounded the development of our rogue-like dungeon crawler, Hades,which launched on Nintendo Switch, PC, and Mac on September 17 after close to two years of development in Early Access.We've been blown away by the response, as Hades has become our fastest-selling, most highly acclaimed game yet.
It's been selected as 2020's Game of the Year by IGN, Polygon, TIME Magazine, and The Washington Post, among others. It earned Best Action Game and Best Indie Game at The Game Awards, Best Action Game from PC Gamer, and Critics' Choice and Best Indie Game at the Golden Joystick Awards. It's also one of the most critically acclaimed games of the year (and our most critically acclaimed game ever), according to Metacritic and OpenCritic.
Hades is even in the running for Game of the Year in The Steam Awards! This really means a lot, so if you enjoyed the game, we would really appreciate your vote.
Hypnos supervising a totally impartial voting process. Art by Jen Zee.
And, for those of you who happen to have the game for both your computer and Nintendo Switch, we hope you enjoy our new Cross-Saves feature, which lets you seamlessly transfer your saved progress between versions. Thank you so much for all your incredible support of our latest game!
Hermes delivering save data, as the ancient Greeks envisioned. Art by Jen Zee.
Supergiant Holiday Deals
It's a great time to pick up Hades, or complete your collection! We have a variety of offers on our titles happening right now. Please note most of these deals expire right around the beginning of the new year.
If you've played our third game, Pyre, then maybe you'll know what we mean when we say mere distance cannot separate our spirits. While we couldn't celebrate our good fortunes in person this year, in some ways the circumstances brought us closer together... not just with each other, but with our community as well.
Looking ahead, we're excited to be able to stick together as a team, and keep making games. While it's too early to say what's next for us as yet, we're really looking forward to figuring it out. For now, from all of us, we wish you a safe, restful, cozy, happy holiday season, and all the best in the coming year.
Warm wishes for the season, from the House of Hades!
We are beyond excited to announce we have completed the Early Access development of our god-like rogue-like dungeon crawler, Hades, and officially launched v1.0 of the game! Hades is out right now on Nintendo Switch, as well as Steam and the Epic Games Store. Whether you're one of more than 700,000 players who've joined us in Early Access or just now delving in, we hope you have a wonderful time exploring everything the Underworld has to offer.
About the v1.0 Launch Update
Returning players will find that our v1.0 Launch Update is brimming with exciting new additions and improvements, including the true ending of the story, new events for the game's 30 fully voiced characters, five stunning new pieces of music, a new weapon variant in the hidden aspect of the Twin Fists, an all-new variant of the final boss fight, new late-game unlockables, and more!
On top of that, scores of audiovisual improvements, fixes, and other enhancements ensure Hades is now bigger and better than ever.
Patch Notes & Discord
Full patch notes are available here, in the game client, and our official Discord, where you can join a welcoming community of Hades players and Supergiant fans. Also, just in case you like your patch notes recited via a disembodied storyteller, we of course have that for you as well:
About the Hades Original Soundtrack
To accompany our v1.0 Launch, we're pleased to offer the complete Hades Original Soundtrack, featuring two and a half hours of stunning music created for the game by our composer and audio director, Darren Korb.
Even if you've heard the blood-pumping tracks we've released thus far in Early Access, we can confidently say we've saved some of the best for last in this full release! Look for the soundtrack in digital formats, as well as on vinyl or compact disc.
About the Game
Hades combines the best aspects of our critically acclaimed titles, including the fast-paced action of Bastion, the rich atmosphere and depth of Transistor, and the character-driven storytelling of Pyre.
As the immortal Prince of the Underworld, you'll wield the powers and mythic weapons of Olympus to break free from the clutches of the god of the dead himself, while growing stronger and unraveling more of the story with each unique escape attempt.
We designed Hades for Early Access from the ground up to see just what we could create in partnership with our community. After three years in development, the result is by far the biggest, most feature-rich game we've ever made. We hope it captures your imagination right away with its fast-paced action and detailed world, and keeps you discovering new events and possibilities for dozens or even hundreds of hours. For more information, visit the Hades FAQon our web site.
What's Next?
We put everything we've got into v1.0 of Hades! As always around our game launches or Major Updates, we'll be monitoring this launch closely to ensure it's as problem-free as possible for all players, deploying patches as needed to address any issues. Once we're sure things are in a good spot, our small team will be taking a break to recharge, and plan what's next. Looking further ahead to 2021 and beyond, we'll be excited to say more about what's in store for us just as soon as we're ready.
Thank You!!
Hades was made possible through the 10+ years of experience we've gained working together as a team, and the generous support and enthusiastic feedback provided by our player community during the course of development. Thanks to you, this game grew bigger than we ever expected, and we loved creating it in every detail.
