Hades 2's first major update, "The Olympic Update," introduces a powerful new region, enhanced characters, and more challenging foes. Get ready to ascend Mount Olympus!
Hades 2's Olympic Update: Conquer Olympus
Melinoe and Enemies Enhanced
Supergiant Games has unleashed The Olympic Update, its first major content drop for Hades 2. The developers plan to closely monitor player feedback to refine the update's impact. This substantial update boasts a new region, weapon, characters, animal familiars, and much more!Key additions in this monumental update include:
⚫︎ New Region: Mount Olympus: Ascend to the realm of the gods and face the challenge of saving it. ⚫︎ New Weapon: Xinth, the Black Coat: Master the otherworldly power of this Nocturnal Arm. ⚫︎ New Characters: Discover two new allies and gain their favor. ⚫︎ New Familiars: Bond with two new animal companions. ⚫︎ Crossroads Renewal: Unlock numerous new cosmetic items to personalize the Crossroads. ⚫︎ Expanded Story: Experience hours of new dialogue as the narrative unfolds in the new region. ⚫︎ World Map: A new map presentation guides navigation between regions. ⚫︎ Mac Support: Native support for Macs with Apple M1 chips or later.
Hades 2, the highly anticipated sequel to Supergiant Games' 2020 hit, is currently in early access. The full release, including console versions, is slated for next year. Praised for its replayability and substantial content even in early access, Hades 2 promises even more with this major update. The addition of Olympus, home to the Greek gods and Zeus's throne, promises an intense new chapter.
The update also features significant improvements to Melinoe and her abilities. Nocturnal Arms and Abilities have been reworked, including Witch's Staff, Sister Blades, Umbral Flames, and Moonstone Axe Specials. Melinoe's Dash is faster and more responsive.
To match Melinoe's enhancements, enemies and challenges have been upgraded:
⚫︎ Chronos: Reduced downtime between phases; minor adjustments. ⚫︎ Eris: Various adjustments; no longer prone to standing in flames. ⚫︎ Infernal Beast: Resurfaces sooner after the first phase; minor adjustments. ⚫︎ Polyphemus: No longer summons Elite foes; minor adjustments. ⚫︎ Charybdis: Reduced number of phases; more intense flailing with less downtime. ⚫︎ Headmistress Hecate: Loses invulnerability sooner after her Sisters of the Dead are defeated. ⚫︎ Ranged Enemies: Fewer simultaneous attacks. ⚫︎ Various other minor enemy and combat adjustments.
