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

Melinoe and her foes are getting a significant power boost, and an exciting new region awaits exploration 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 key 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 so, can you save it?
⚫︎ New Weapon: Harness the otherworldly power of Xinth, the Black Coat — the last of the Nocturnal Arms
⚫︎ New Characters: Discover and befriend two new allies in their home turf to 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: Enjoy a new presentation when navigating between different Regions of the world
⚫︎ Mac Support: The game now runs natively on Macs with Apple M1 or later

Hades 2, the sequel to Supergiant Games' critically acclaimed 2020 roguelike action-adventure game, is currently in early access. The full game, along with console releases, is anticipated for next year. Launched in PC early access in May, Hades 2 has been lauded 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 as the game's narrative unfolds further. The addition of Olympus, the mythical home of the Greek gods and the throne of Zeus, is set to intensify the gameplay experience.

In addition to these new features, 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. Additionally, with the introduction of a third region, various adjustments have been made to the enemies on the Surface:

⚫︎ Chronos: Reduced downtime between phases; other minor adjustments
⚫︎ Eris: Various adjustments; now less likely to stand in flames
⚫︎ Infernal Beast: Resurfaces sooner after the first phase; various minor adjustments
⚫︎ Polyphemus: No longer summons Elite foes; other minor adjustments
⚫︎ Charybdis: Reduced number of phases; increased flail intensity and reduced downtime
⚫︎ Headmistress Hecate: Loses invulnerability sooner after her Sisters of the Dead are defeated
⚫︎ Ranged Foes: Fewer will fire at you simultaneously
⚫︎ Various other minor changes to foes and combat encounters