Hades 2 Rises: Olympians Unveiled, Mounts Accessed

Hades 2's "Olympic Update," the first major content drop, significantly boosts Melinoe's capabilities and introduces a thrilling new region: Mount Olympus. Prepare for tougher foes and expanded gameplay!

Hades 2's Olympic Update: Ascending to Olympus

Enhanced Melinoe and Fortified Foes

Supergiant Games has unleashed the Olympic Update, its first major update for Hades 2. The developers are actively seeking player feedback to refine the changes. This substantial update introduces a new area, weapon, characters, animal familiars, and more!

Key additions in this monumental update include:

⚫︎ New Region: Mount Olympus: Conquer the gods' domain and safeguard it from peril. ⚫︎ New Weapon: Xinth, the Black Coat: Master the otherworldly power of this Nocturnal Arm. ⚫︎ New Characters: Forge alliances with two new allies in their homeland. ⚫︎ New Familiars: Discover and bond with two new animal companions. ⚫︎ Crossroads Enhancement: Unlock numerous cosmetic items to personalize the Crossroads. ⚫︎ Expanded Narrative: Unravel hours of new dialogue as the story deepens in the new region. ⚫︎ World Map Overhaul: Experience a refined presentation when traversing the game's regions. ⚫︎ Mac Compatibility: Native support for Macs with Apple M1 chips or later.

Hades 2, the eagerly anticipated sequel to Supergiant Games' acclaimed 2020 title, is currently in early access. The full release, including console versions, is slated for next year. Since its May PC early access launch, Hades 2 has garnered praise for its replayability and extensive content. This first major update adds significant playtime with new dialogue and voice lines, culminating in the addition of Olympus—the mythical home of the Greek gods and Zeus's throne.

The update also refines various Nocturnal Arms and Abilities, such as the Witch's Staff, Sister Blades, Umbral Flames, and Moonstone Axe Specials, enhancing Melinoe's adaptability. Her Dash has been improved for speed and responsiveness, allowing quicker escapes from attacks. However, enemies have received upgrades to match.

Mount Olympus introduces new enemies, including Wardens and a Guardian. Existing Surface enemies have also undergone adjustments:

⚫︎ Chronos: Reduced downtime between phases; minor adjustments. ⚫︎ Eris: Various adjustments; no longer consistently stands in flames. ⚫︎ Infernal Beast: Respawns quicker after the first phase; minor adjustments. ⚫︎ Polyphemus: No longer summons Elite foes; minor adjustments. ⚫︎ Charybdis: Fewer phases; more intense flailing with reduced downtime. ⚫︎ Headmistress Hecate: Loses invulnerability sooner after her Sisters are defeated. ⚫︎ Ranged Foes: Fewer simultaneous attacks. ⚫︎ Other Minor Enemy and Combat Adjustments: Numerous smaller improvements.