The game will be a Netflix exclusive, accessible to subscribers through the Netflix app, adding to its collection of mobile games. With an active Netflix subscription, users will have the opportunity to download Hades to their iOS devices upon its release. Although the specific release date for the iOS version is yet to be confirmed, Netflix has indicated that the game will be exclusively available on iOS via Netflix starting next year.
Hades has garnered high acclaim with a Metacritic score of 93 on platforms such as PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Switch. Originally launched for PC and Switch in September 2020, the roguelike dungeon crawler received praise and won several awards, including Best Indie Game and Best Action Game at The Game Awards, five awards at the DICE Awards, three awards at the Game Developers Choice Awards, and five awards at the BAFTAs, including Best Game.
The sequel, Hades 2, was announced in December, with early access for PC players scheduled for Q2 2024. Netflix’s mobile game library, which includes approximately 80 titles, continues to expand, featuring notable games like Football Manager 2024, Tomb Raider Reloaded, TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge, Samurai Shodown, Oxenfree II, and the highly acclaimed Poinpy. All Netflix mobile games are accessible with a subscription and do not include additional ads or in-app purchases.