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Hades has announced its official global launch date on iOS courtesy of Netflix

Hades has announced its official global launch date on iOS courtesy of Netflix
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  • Play as Zagreus and escape the depths of hell over and over again
  • Experience the critically acclaimed game with a revamped interface
  • The roguelike offers controller support as well

Netflix has announced that Hades, the critically acclaimed indie title that took the world by storm when it first launched in 2020, is finally coming to mobile courtesy of the streaming service. Developed by Supergiant Games, the action-packed roguelike will launch on Netflix this March 19th, and all you need to do is subscribe to the streaming service to get your hands on this gem for free.

If you're eager to get first dibs on the game as soon as it's released, you can now pre-register for Hades on iOS. This gorgeous dungeon-crawler also features stunning visuals, intricate character art, stellar voice acting, and a memorable cast of characters inspired by Greek mythology. You'll play as Zagreus on the run from his father, and while you're trying to escape the depths of Hell itself, you'll encounter a whole bunch of enemies that'll stop at nothing to keep you from reaching the surface.

Does that sound like it's right up your alley? Why not take a look at our list of the best roguelikes on iOS to get your fill?

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You'll also have a few gods and goddesses by your side, of course, and as you run into them across randomly generated levels, you'll get to know more of the overarching narrative as well. With the mobile version, you can expect 60 FPS performance as well as a revamped menu, along with an interface that's customisable to make touchscreen controls more convenient. You can also take advantage of cloud saves and offline play, and aim for achievements for the ultimate bragging rights.

Hades is actually already on soft launch in the Philippines at the moment, and it features controller support as well.

For now, you can also join the community of followers on Facebook to stay updated on all the latest developments, head on over to the official website for more info on the game, or take a little sneak peek at the embedded clip above to get a feel of the game's vibes and visuals.

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Catherine Dellosa
Catherine Dellosa
Catherine plays video games for a living and writes because she’s in love with words. Her Young Adult contemporary novel, For The Win: The Not-So-Epic Quest Of A Non-Playable Character, is her third book published by Penguin Random House SEA - a poignant love letter to gamer geeks, mythological creatures, teenage heartbreak, and everything in between. She one day hopes to soar the skies as a superhero, but for now, she strongly believes in saving lives through her works in fiction. Check out her books at bit.ly/catherinedellosabooks, or follow her on FB/IG/Twitter at @thenoobwife.