In a surprising move, Netflix announced that the critically acclaimed game Hades by Supergiant Games would be coming to iOS through its new games initiative. This marks the first time a Netflix Games release will be exclusive to iOS, with no Android version announced.

Today, Hades has soft launched in the Philippines on Netflix. The game offers fully customizable touchscreen controls and controller support for iOS devices. Players who are eager to try it out can download it from the App Store during this soft launch period.

While Hades is currently only available in the Philippines on iOS, fans around the world are eagerly awaiting its full release on Netflix. The game has received high praise on other platforms such as Steam, Switch, PS5, and Xbox Series X since its initial launch.

Players control Zagreus, the son of Hades, as he attempts to escape from the Underworld to reach Mount Olympus, at times aided by gifts the other Olympians bestow on him. Each run contains a random series of rooms populated with enemies and rewards. The game features a hack and slash combat system; the player uses a combination of a main weapon attack, a special attack, a dash ability, and a magic ability to defeat enemies while avoiding damage to progress as far as possible. While Zagreus will often die, the player can use the treasure gained during runs to improve certain attributes or unlock new weapons and abilities to improve the chance of escaping on subsequent runs.

Regardless of the platform or pricing model, many players are excited to experience Hades on every available platform. Some may choose to play it on Steam Deck for its stunning visuals and performance features while others are looking forward to trying it out on Netflix when it becomes available worldwide.