Good news iOS gamers! The ever-so-excellent Hades is out now on iOS, albeit with a caveat – you have to be a Netflix subscriber.
You can play the game via the Netflix app, or download it directly from the App Store, and then login to Netflix from there. Either way, you need to have a streaming account, and the game isn’t currently available any other way.
Players looking to reacquaint themselves with Zagreus and company will need to be rocking iOS 16 or later, and that’s on either iPad or iPhone. You’ll find the US store listing right here!
Is Hades coming to Android, too?
The question many people will be asking is whether Hades will also be coming to Android after it lands on iOS.
I’m afraid to disappoint you, Android gamers, but there are no current plans to bring the game to your devices. You’ll have to make do with one of the other versions.
Original Story (November 12th)
Netflix are publishing Hades on iOS. You’ll be able to access the game via an iOS device but only as part of a Netflix subscription.
If it’s not already on your radar, Netflix Games is the TV platform’s gaming venture. There is already a whole bunch of decent games on there, with the highlights including Into The Breach!
You should be able to run the game on an iDevice running iOS 16 or later – although full specs are yet to be confirmed, so take that with a pinch of salt. Just head to the Netflix app on your tablet or phone and you will be able to access and play the game there, when it’s released.
Can I buy Hades on the App Store?
If you want to purchase the game on iPad, for example, but you’re not a Netflix subscriber, unfortunately you won’t be able to purchase Hades as a standalone game on iOS.
The official Q&A mentions that the Netflix deal is in place for “the foreseeable future”.
Presumably, the game has signed up with Netflix for a fixed period of time and therefore it could be available on the App Store at some point. Supergiant probably just can’t say any more than that due to their exclusivity deal.
Who is porting Hades to iPhone and iPad?
Once again referring to the Q&A, Secret6 is confirmed as the studio that is collaborating on the port with Supergiant Games.
The most interesting thing to glean from the studio’s website is that their specialism is art. Given how visually rich Hades is, their focus makes it sound like their team is a great fit for the project.
Other than that, Secret6 has previously contributed towards the development of big titles such as Lords of the Fallen and League of Legends.
Will iOS Hades support cross-saves?
At this stage there aren’t many confirmed technical details, however, we do know one or two interesting things.
The biggest disappointment for many will be the lack of cross-saves. Here’s how Supergiant puts it:
“Due to a variety of technical constraints, automatic save transfers (i.e., cross-saves) with any existing version of Hades are not supported.”
You’re just going to have to start from scratch!
Will Hades have achievements on iOS?
Oh yes, it most certainly will. There’s also going to be cloud saves. This isn’t the stone age, after all.
Of course, you’ll also be able to connect a Bluetooth controller, if you want a more traditional console experience.
However, if that isn’t possible for you, there will be “fully customizable touch controls designed for this version of the game.”
