How Long Does it Take to Solve Hades 2?

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Since you’ve likely already played Hades, it’s no surprise that Hades 2 doesn’t finish after just one run. There are two main routes—the surface path and the underworld path—that both need to be completed multiple times. To see the true ending and watch the credits roll, it usually takes about 21 hours to complete all the necessary runs, according to HowLongToBeat. This estimate assumes you don’t get stuck on difficult bosses and focus mainly on the story.

Most players will probably need several trial runs to learn the boss patterns before they can finish a run for the first time. Each consecutive run tends to be faster, but you’ll still need to complete over 10 runs, switching between surface and underworld routes, to gather all the items you need. While you might skip some of the extra content, it’s likely you’ll enjoy some of it, not just the main story. Overall, most players should expect to spend around 35 to 40 hours to finish everything.

The time to reach the game’s end can vary based on your skill level and how much extra content you enjoy. The surface and underworld each have their own unique bosses, meaning you’ll need to learn different patterns for each route. This adds a learning curve. Repeated runs will become quicker, but getting all the items requires multiple attempts, usually more than 10 runs.

Keep in mind that the 21-hour estimate covers only a straightforward playthrough. If you struggle with bosses or want to explore everything, your playtime could easily extend. Most players will likely need a few extra trial runs to master boss patterns, making the total time closer to 35-40 hours on average.

If you aim for 100% completion, that journey becomes even longer. Expect to spend roughly 133 hours to fully finish the game and reach all the endings, including the extra epilogue content after the credits. Like Zagreus in the original, Melinoe has additional tasks to complete after the game ends, and finishing these is necessary to unlock all the endings and achievements.