Hades 2 Olympic Update: New Characters, Weapons, Mount Olympus Added!

Melinoe and her foes are becoming stronger, and a thrilling new region is ready to be explored with the release of Hades 2's first major update, aptly named "The Olympic Update."

Hades 2 Unveils First Major Update: The Olympic Update

Melinoe and Foes Get Stronger

Here are the highlights of Hades 2's "practically mountain-sized" The Olympic Update:

• New Region: Can you ascend to Olympus, the mountain of the gods? And if you do, can you save it?
• New Weapon: Harness the otherworldly power of Xinth, the Black Coat—the last of the Nocturnal Arms.
• New Characters: Discover two new allies on their home turf and earn their favor.
• New Familiars: Bond with two new animal companions, once you find them!
• Crossroads Renewal: Unlock dozens of new cosmetic items to personalize the Crossroads to your taste.
• Expanded Story: Dive into hours of new dialogue as the plot thickens upon reaching the new region.
• World Map: Navigate through different regions with a new, visually appealing world map.
• Mac Support: The game now runs natively on Macs with Apple M1 or later.

Hades 2, the sequel to Supergiant Games' acclaimed 2020 roguelike action-adventure title, is currently in its early access phase. The full game, along with console releases, is anticipated for next year. Launched in early access on PC back in May, Hades 2 has garnered praise for its robust replay value and extensive content at this stage of development. With its first major update, Hades 2 promises even more hours of engaging content, featuring new dialogue and voice lines that further unfold the game's narrative. The addition of Olympus, the mythical abode of the Greek gods and home to Zeus's throne, is set to intensify the gameplay experience.

In addition to these exciting updates, several Nocturnal Arms and Abilities have been revamped, including the Specials for the Witch's Staff, Sister Blades, Umbral Flames, and Moonstone Axe, allowing Melinoe to adapt to various playstyles. Melinoe's Dash has also been enhanced to be faster and more responsive, enabling quicker escapes from hit-stun attacks. As Melinoe receives these upgrades, so do the enemies and the challenges they present.

Supergiant Games has introduced a variety of new enemies to complement the all-new Mt. Olympus region, including new Wardens and a new Guardian. With the addition of a third region, adjustments have also been made to the enemies on the Surface:

• Chronos: Reduced downtime between phases; other minor adjustments.
• Eris: Various adjustments; she now avoids standing in flames more rationally.
• Infernal Beast: Resurfaces sooner after the first phase of battle; various minor adjustments.
• Polyphemus: No longer summons Elite foes; other minor adjustments.
• Charybdis: Reduced number of phases; flails with increased intensity and reduced downtime.
• Headmistress Hecate: Loses invulnerability sooner after her Sisters of the Dead are defeated.
• Ranged-Attacking Foes: Fewer will fire at you simultaneously.
• Various other minor changes to foes and combat encounters.