A recent discovery suggests that Supergiants games' Hades could soon be arriving on PlayStation 4, though nothing is yet confirmed. The developer has not made any formal announcements about Hades releasing on any new systems, though a PlayStation 4 release does seem likely given the game's success and popularity.
After being initially released in early access in late 2018, Hades version 1.0 landed in 2020, and the game received widespread acclaim from critics and players alike. Since then, Hades has won multiple awards and was named Game of the Year by many different organizations, and this success has led to many Xbox and PlayStation players wondering if and when the game will arrive on both systems.
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Well, PlayStation players may not have to wait much longer as the South Korea games rating board has posted their rating for Hades on PlayStation 4. This information is the biggest sign that there are plans to bring Hades to PlayStation 4, a platform that the game's developers have seen prior success on. If the game does come to PlayStation 4, then it would be likely that an Xbox release could also be revealed soon after. It is important to remember, though, that while the game being rated implies a PlayStation 4 release, it does not confirm anything.
A release of the game on consoles would make sense as the game has proven very popular on both PC and Nintendo Switch. In fact, Hades is even getting a physical release for the Switch, which suggests that the game has sold incredibly well on the console. Given the fact that all of Supergiant's previous games have been released on the PlayStation 4, it would stand to reason that they would have plans to release their award-winning game on the system as well. A PlayStation release would not only further boost sales but also bring the game back into the spotlight.
Hades is an inspiring tale of success and an example of the creativity of indie games. The game's journey through early access also demonstrated the benefits of developing while receiving player feedback. Developers typically want as many people as possible to play their games, so, barring any behind-the-scenes exclusivity deals, Hades coming to more platforms would be good news for both the developers and players. However, until any official announcement is made, PlayStation and Xbox gamers will just have to continue to wait to get their hands on one of 2020's biggest games. That being said, the fact that Hades has been rated is a promising sign.
Hades is currently available on both PC and Nintendo Switch.
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Source: Grac.or.kr (via Gematsu)