New Hades 2 Update Brings Characters, Weapons, Olympus, and More

Hades 2's "Olympic Update" delivers a monumental expansion, boosting Melinoe's abilities, enhancing enemy challenges, and introducing the majestic Mount Olympus.

Hades 2's First Major Update: Ascent to Olympus

Melinoe and Enemies Amplified

Supergiant Games has unleashed the highly anticipated Olympic Update for Hades 2, promising a significant content boost. The developers plan to closely monitor player feedback to refine the update's impact. This substantial update introduces a new region, weapon, characters, animal familiars, and much more.

Key features of this expansive update include:

⚫︎ New Region: Mount Olympus: Conquer the gods' domain and face the challenge of its salvation. ⚫︎ New Weapon: Xinth, the Black Coat: Master the power of this otherworldly Nocturnal Arm. ⚫︎ New Characters: Forge alliances with two new allies in their homeland. ⚫︎ New Familiars: Discover and bond with two new animal companions. ⚫︎ Crossroads Enhancements: Unlock numerous cosmetic items to personalize the Crossroads. ⚫︎ Expanded Narrative: Immerse yourself in hours of new dialogue as the story deepens. ⚫︎ Improved World Map: Navigate the game world with an enhanced map presentation. ⚫︎ Mac Compatibility: Native support for Macs with Apple M1 chips or later.

Hades 2, the eagerly awaited sequel to Supergiant Games' 2020 hit, is currently in early access on PC. The full release, including console versions, is slated for next year. The early access version has already garnered praise for its replayability and substantial content. This major update further expands the game's depth, adding significant gameplay hours and enriching the narrative with new dialogue and voice lines. The addition of Olympus, the legendary home of the Greek gods, promises to intensify the action and raise the stakes considerably.

The update also refines existing elements. Several Nocturnal Arms and Abilities have been reworked, including Witch's Staff, Sister Blades, Umbral Flames, and Moonstone Axe Specials, allowing for greater player customization. Melinoe's Dash is now faster and more responsive. However, these improvements are matched by increased enemy difficulty.

New foes populate the Mount Olympus region, including new Wardens and a Guardian. Existing enemies in other areas have also received adjustments:

⚫︎ Chronos: Reduced downtime between phases; minor adjustments made. ⚫︎ Eris: Various adjustments; notably, she's less likely to stand in flames. ⚫︎ Infernal Beast: Resurfaces sooner in the second phase; minor adjustments made. ⚫︎ Polyphemus: No longer summons Elite foes; other minor adjustments made. ⚫︎ Charybdis: Fewer phases; more intense attacks with reduced downtime. ⚫︎ Headmistress Hecate: Loses invulnerability sooner after her Sisters of the Dead are defeated. ⚫︎ Ranged Enemies: Fewer simultaneous attacks. ⚫︎ Other Minor Adjustments: Various other minor changes to enemies and combat encounters.