Hades 2 dropped completely out of nowhere on May 6th, shocking the gaming world with early access to one of the most anticipated sequels in recent memory. But even more shocking was the price point Supergiant Games chose, and what it means for the industry.

While major games are increasingly tipping their way towards the $70 USD range as we get further into this modern console generation, Hades 2 matches the original’s $29.99 price point. Yes, the game is in Early Access and won’t be fully released or released on platforms other than PC just yet, but for the sheer amount and quality of gaming content you’re getting, this is one of the best deals you could ask for.

With its shadow drop, Hades 2 is already bigger and has more "environments, enemies, and fully voiced characters than the full version of the original Hades game," according to Supergiant. So while you can't play it anywhere yet, and there are parts where assets or content are clearly unfinished, you can easily sink dozens of hours into the roguelike and then come back for more action with each major update on the Hades 2 roadmap.

On the back of the excellence of the previous game and Supergiant’s track record for delivering a quality experience, Hades 2 broke the original player record on Steam. The game should continue to grow as more content is added, and with an eventual console release, but the importance of that $30 price point cannot be overstated. With how often gamers complain about a game launching at full price with content missing or incomplete, Hades 2 is yet another success story and a reason for you to look beyond the price tag.