Dive into the thrilling world of Hades II with the newly released second major update, The Warsong. This update introduces the formidable god of war, Ares, and a wealth of new content to enhance your gameplay experience. Let's explore what's in store for players in this expansive update!
Hades 2 Releases Warsong Update
The God Of War, Ares, Has Arrived
The roguelike dungeon crawler sequel, Hades II, has unveiled its second significant patch, The Warsong Update. This update propels protagonist Melinoë into the "Final Confrontation" beyond the Guardian of Olympus, and introduces the bloodthirsty god of war, Ares. His Boons will undoubtedly add a thrilling new dimension to your playthrough.
In addition to Ares, the update boasts a new animal familiar, fresh foes to conquer, an updated Altar of Ashes with new art and Arcana effects, over 2,000 new voice lines, and new events to encounter. Players can also take a break from the relentless dungeon crawling to unwind in the Crossroads, enjoy all-new soundtracks, or even sing a melodic duet with Artemis.
Planning Ahead For The Third Major Update
Fresh off the release of Warsong, Supergiant Games is already laying the groundwork for the third major update, slated for release "some months from now," as outlined in their Steam news post. Hades II will remain in Early Access for the foreseeable future, as the developers believe "it’s still too early to share our plans beyond that, including when our v1.0 launch will be." However, the full release might be closer than anticipated, with the core structure of both the Underworld and the Surface routes now essentially complete. The focus is now on enhancing and enriching the existing content.
Following the post-launch patches for The Warsong Update, Supergiant Games will concentrate on the following initiatives:
- Hidden Aspects: The Nocturnal Arms hold undiscovered secrets that players will eventually unlock and wield.
- Enhanced Guardians: Boss battles are a cornerstone of the Hades II experience, and they will be refined "to be able to challenge and surprise" players even more.
- Expanded Story: The remainder of Melinoë’s journey is being meticulously planned, along with the development of inter-character relationships and subplots.
Supergiant Games wrapped up their announcement with heartfelt gratitude to their player base. "In the meantime, thank you very much for playing Hades II! You're helping us get closer to achieving our goal of making our first-ever sequel our biggest, most replayable game yet, and a worthy successor to the original Hades that's filled with its own surprises and special touches."
The Hades II The Warsong Update is now available for free on Steam for those who own a copy of the game. Dive in and experience the latest enhancements and thrilling additions to this epic sequel!
