WithHades 2having just launched on Early Access, we might be waiting a little bit until we finally get to consume a little merch. However, if the new title reinvigorated your passion for the original and you find your home bereft ofHadesbranded goods, then you can still get on merchandise featuring Zagreus and friends.
Here are some of the great material objects that will help build a physical bridge between you and theHadesseries.
10. Hades itself
With everything pushing digital these days, physical media has started to feel like a luxury. But if the internet one day imploded (we can only hope), wouldn’t you still want to playHades? Thankfully, you can get the game pressed into plastic, just like the good old days.
Unfortunately, as of right now, the Switch version seems to be elusive. ThePS4, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S versions are still available, but it seems physicalHadesis out of print, so you probably don’t want to hesitate.
9. Mythos: The Greek Myths Retold by Stephen Fry
This is cheating. I’ll cop to that.Mythos: The Greek Myths Retoldisn’t actuallyHadesmerch, but knowing more about the Greek pantheon will enhance your enjoyment of the game, I guarantee it. However, a lot of it can be dry, much of it contradicts other tales, and the density of its imagery can be very confusing. So, to make things easier, you may learn it through the words of comedian Stephen Fry.
There are actually three books (the fourth is out soon), but Mythos is the first and focuses on the basic mythology, so you’ll probably get the most mileage out of it. If you don’t like reading or touching paper, there is also an audio book read by Stephen Fry himself.
8. Developing Hell: The Making of Hades Blu-ray
Speaking of enriching your enjoyment ofHades, why not take a look at the work that went into the famed roguelite?Developing Hell: The Making of Hadesis a two-disc Blu-Ray set that takes you through the game’s development from conception to execution.
The bad news is it is not available quite yet. It’s coming this summer according to Fangamer. However, if you may’t wait, the Blu-Ray set is actually a compilation of the six-partseries done by Noclip, which is available via theirYoutube channel.
7. Hades Administrative Desk Mat
My desk mat has performed admirably over the years, soaking up countless cups of spilled tea. That’s why you get a dark color: so it doesn’t show your mistakes. So, it was a good choice by Fangamer to lean on darker colors; especially brown, the color of our favored beverages.
TheHadesAdministrative Desk Matis 35” x 16” with a rubber backing making it perfect to slide beneath both your keyboard and mouse. A coaster is not necessary, but is helpful to designate a spot for your future spill.
6. Hades Character Pin Set 1
Pins are pretty great. you’re able to stick ‘em on your bag. You can pin them to your hat. Or both – I do both. Fangamer has a pack offour pins based onHadescharacters. Pin set 1 feature Zagreus, Megaera, Nyx, and Thanatos. They feature a cute chibi look, and I think Thanatos is flirting with me.
There are other pins you’re able to get. Personally, I want Hypnos because I really like sleeping. However, you only get a deal when you buy the characters that I just listed. Bummer, but maybe that will get updated later.
5. Skelly Talking Plush
Need something to beat up? Out of all the plushies on this list,Skellyis easily the most punchable having beenHades’helpful training dummy. He won’t take your thrashings lying down, either, as he talks, throwing sass at you with every blow. 8 inches tall, 12 unique lines of dialogue, and you don’t have to hit him if you’re feeling merciful.
4. Dusa Talking Plush
WhileCastlevaniahas made me terrified ofMedusa’s severed head, her new role as a disembodied custodian in Hades has made me re-assess my evaluation. If she’s won you over, you might want to grab your own severed head of unimaginable horror to lull you to sleep at night. She even talks, but that’s maybe not the best thing to have happen in the middle of the night.
She even comes with a little feather duster, but dry dusting is not recommended as it just puts that dust right back into the air. It has to gosomewhere.
3. Cerberus Plush
If you aren’t into severed heads, why not cuddle up to the Underworld’s most famous good boy? The three-headed guardian of Hades could be yours with theCerberus plush. Unlike Dusa, he doesn’t talk, but that’s because he has been trained well not to boof. Do you think Cerberus is a food-motivated dog? That sounds horrifying.
2. Zagreus Nendroid
Nendroids are like Funkopop for people with standards and personality. If those things describe you (I think they do), then Good Smile has you covered with aNendroid of our boy Zagreus. Like all Nendroids, this one comes with different faceplates, weapons, and even a bottle of Nectar to ply your friends with. Keep the parts you’re not using in a small box or something, because those things get lost easily.
In the rare case that Zagreus isnotyour boy, there are also Nendroids forMegaylaandThanatos.
1. Hades: Original Soundtrack
One of the best-tasting pieces of theHadespieis its soundtrack. Crafted by Supergiant’s in-house composer, Darren Korb, and with vocals provided by Ashley Barrett, it’s a tight, varied, and atmospheric mix of tunes. And what better way to listen to it than pressed into vinyl and spun on a platter?
In all seriousness, physicality is a great way to make the music you listen to more meaningful. It’s also available on CD, but the 4LP vinyl gives you great big cover art to admire. The standard edition is pressed onto smoky grey, but iam8bit sells a special edition directlyfrom their sitethat features a smoke red version of the vinyl.
