Hades 2 Olympic Update Features New Characters, Weapons, Mount Olympus and More!

Hades 2's "Olympic Update," a significant content drop, introduces a powerful new region, enhanced characters, and refined combat mechanics.

Hades 2's Olympic Update: Ascending to New Heights

Melinoe and Enemies Reimagined

Supergiant Games has unleashed the highly anticipated Olympic Update for Hades 2, promising substantial gameplay enhancements. The developers plan to closely monitor player feedback to ensure the update's success. This major update introduces a wealth of new content, including a breathtaking new region, a formidable new weapon, additional allies, and charming new animal companions.

Key highlights of the "practically mountain-sized" Olympic Update include:

• New Region: Mount Olympus: Explore the legendary home of the Greek gods and face the challenges it presents.
• New Weapon: Xinth, the Black Coat: Master the power of this otherworldly Nocturnal Arm.
• New Characters: Forge alliances with two new allies and gain their support.
• New Familiars: Discover and bond with two adorable new animal companions.
• Crossroads Renewal: Customize your Crossroads with dozens of fresh cosmetic items.
• Expanded Story: Uncover hours of new dialogue and unravel the deepening mysteries of the narrative.
• World Map Enhancements: Experience a refined world map presentation as you journey between regions.
• Mac Support: Native support for Macs with Apple M1 chips or later.

Hades 2, currently in early access, is the highly anticipated sequel to the critically acclaimed roguelike action-adventure title. Its early access release on PC has garnered praise for its replayability and substantial content. The Olympic Update significantly expands upon this foundation, adding hours of new gameplay, dialogue, and voice lines. The addition of Olympus, the mythical home of Zeus, promises to intensify the narrative and challenge players in exciting new ways.

Significant improvements have been made to Melinoe's abilities and several Nocturnal Arms, including the Witch's Staff, Sister Blades, Umbral Flames, and Moonstone Axe. Melinoe's Dash has been enhanced for improved responsiveness and speed, allowing for quicker escapes from attacks. However, these improvements are met with a corresponding increase in enemy difficulty.

The Olympic Update introduces a range of new enemies, including formidable Wardens and a powerful Guardian, specifically designed for the new Mount Olympus region. Existing enemies from the Surface have also undergone adjustments:

• Chronos: Reduced downtime between phases and other minor adjustments.
• Eris: Various adjustments, notably removing her tendency to stand in flames.
• Infernal Beast: Appears sooner after the first phase of battle, with other minor adjustments.
• Polyphemus: No longer summons Elite foes, with other minor adjustments.
• Charybdis: Reduced number of phases, increased attack intensity, and reduced downtime.
• Headmistress Hecate: Loses invulnerability sooner after her Sisters of the Dead are defeated.
• Ranged Enemies: Fewer ranged enemies will attack simultaneously.
• Various other minor enemy and combat adjustments.