Hades 2's highly anticipated "Olympic Update" introduces a thrilling array of new content, boosting Melinoe's capabilities and adding a formidable new region to explore.
Hades 2's Olympic Update: Ascent to Mount Olympus
Enhanced Melinoe and Challenging Foes
Supergiant Games has unleashed the Olympic Update, the first major expansion for Hades 2. The developers plan to closely monitor player feedback to ensure a smooth and engaging experience. This substantial update delivers a wealth of new features, including a breathtaking new region, a powerful new weapon, additional characters and animal companions, and much more.Key highlights of the "practically mountain-sized" Olympic Update include:
- New Region: Mount Olympus: Conquer the mythical home of the gods and face the challenges that await.
- New Weapon: Xinth, the Black Coat: Master the might of this otherworldly Nocturnal Arm.
- New Characters: Forge alliances with two new allies and earn their favor.
- New Familiars: Discover and bond with two exciting new animal companions.
- Crossroads Renewal: Unlock numerous cosmetic items to personalize your Crossroads.
- Expanded Story: Immerse yourself in hours of new dialogue as the narrative unfolds.
- World Map: Experience an enhanced world map for seamless navigation between regions.
- Mac Support: Native support for Macs with Apple M1 chips or later.
Hades 2, the highly anticipated sequel to the acclaimed roguelike, is currently in early access on PC. The full release, along with console versions, is slated for next year. The game's early access has already garnered praise for its replayability and substantial content. This first major update significantly expands upon that foundation, adding hours of new gameplay, dialogue, and voice lines. The addition of Olympus, the throne of Zeus, promises to elevate the stakes and intensify the action.
Significant improvements have also been made to Melinoe's abilities and the overall combat experience. The Witch's Staff, Sister Blades, Umbral Flames, and Moonstone Axe Specials have been reworked, offering greater adaptability. Melinoe's Dash is now faster and more responsive, allowing for quicker escapes from attacks. However, these improvements are balanced by increased enemy strength and new threats.
The Olympic Update introduces a host of new enemies, including new Wardens and a Guardian, specifically designed for the new region. Existing Surface enemies have also received adjustments:
- Chronos: Reduced downtime between phases; minor adjustments.
- Eris: Various adjustments, including a less flame-prone behavior.
- Infernal Beast: Resurfaces sooner after the first phase; minor adjustments.
- Polyphemus: No longer summons Elite foes; other minor adjustments.
- Charybdis: Reduced number of phases; more intense flailing 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.
