Hades 2 Unveils Major Update with Characters, Arsenal, and Elysium

Hades 2's "Olympic Update" – a significant content drop – introduces a challenging new region, powerful weapons, and formidable foes. Melinoe and her adversaries receive substantial upgrades, enhancing gameplay complexity.

Hades 2's Olympic Update: Ascending to New Heights

Enhanced Challenges for Melinoe and Enemies

Key features of this expansive update include:

⚫︎ New Region: Mount Olympus: Conquer the gods' domain and safeguard its future. ⚫︎ New Weapon: Xinth, the Black Coat: Master the otherworldly power of this Nocturnal Arm. ⚫︎ New Characters: Forge alliances with two new allies within their homeland. ⚫︎ New Familiars: Discover and bond with two captivating new animal companions. ⚫︎ Crossroads Renewal: Customize your Crossroads with dozens of new cosmetic items. ⚫︎ Expanded Narrative: Unravel hours of new dialogue as the story deepens within the new region. ⚫︎ Enhanced World Map: Experience a redesigned world map interface for seamless transitions between regions. ⚫︎ Mac Support: Native support for Macs with Apple M1 chips or later.

Currently in early access, Hades 2 has already garnered praise for its replayability and rich content. This substantial update promises even more gameplay hours, expanding the narrative with new dialogue and voice lines. The addition of Olympus, the mythical home of the Greek gods, adds a significant layer to the story, culminating in a showdown at Zeus' throne.

The update also features significant reworks to Melinoe's abilities and Nocturnal Arms, including the Witch's Staff, Sister Blades, Umbral Flames, and Moonstone Axe Specials. Her Dash has been refined for improved speed and responsiveness. These enhancements are balanced by significant enemy upgrades and new challenges within the Olympus region, including new Wardens and a formidable Guardian. Existing Surface enemies have also been adjusted:

⚫︎ Chronos: Reduced downtime between phases, along with minor adjustments. ⚫︎ Eris: Various adjustments; notably, she's less likely to stand in flames. ⚫︎ Infernal Beast: Respawns faster after the first phase, with other minor adjustments. ⚫︎ Polyphemus: No longer summons elite foes; other minor adjustments. ⚫︎ Charybdis: Fewer phases, more intense attacks, and reduced downtime. ⚫︎ Headmistress Hecate: Loses invulnerability sooner after her Sisters of the Dead are defeated. ⚫︎ Ranged Enemies: Fewer ranged attacks fired simultaneously. ⚫︎ Various other minor enemy and combat adjustments.