Ares Joins Hades 2 in Warsong Update

Hades 2 unveils its second major expansion, The Warsong, featuring the formidable war deity Ares alongside substantial new gameplay elements. Discover everything this massive update brings to the underworld adventure.

Hades 2 Unveils The Warsong Expansion

Ares, God of War, Joins the Battle

The acclaimed roguelike sequel Hades II has deployed its latest patch - The Warsong Update - propelling protagonist Melinoë toward her ultimate confrontation beyond Olympus' Guardian. This update marks the dramatic arrival of Ares, whose lethal boons promise to revolutionize combat strategies throughout your journey.

Beyond the war god's debut, players will encounter a new animal companion, formidable adversaries, a revamped Altar of Ashes featuring fresh artwork and Arcana effects, plus over 2,000 additional voice lines and unforeseen events. The Crossroads now offers respite from relentless combat, complete with original musical compositions and even melodic interactions with Artemis.

Roadmap Reveals Third Major Update Plans

Despite The Warsong's recent launch, Supergiant Games already outlines their third substantial update scheduled for revelation "several months from now," as noted in their Steam announcement. While maintaining Early Access status, developers confirm core structures for both underworld and surface paths are finalized, with current efforts focused on enriching existing content.

Following post-launch patches for Warsong, development priorities will include:

　⚫︎　Hidden Aspects: Undiscovered secrets surrounding the Nocturnal Arms await revelation, destined eventually for player wielding.
　⚫︎　Enhanced Guardians: Core boss encounters undergo refinements to maintain challenge and unpredictability.
　⚫︎　Expanded Narrative: Development continues on concluding Melinoë's arc while deepening character relationships and secondary storylines.

Supergiant Games extended profound gratitude to their player community: "Your ongoing support brings us closer to realizing our vision - crafting a sequel that surpasses its predecessor in scale, replayability, and entirely new surprises worthy of the Hades legacy."

The Hades II: Warsong Update is currently available for immediate download on Steam for existing owners.