Hades 2's "Olympic Update" delivers a massive content drop, boosting Melinoe's power, enhancing enemy challenges, and introducing the breathtaking Mount Olympus region.
Hades 2's First Major Update: Conquering Mount Olympus
Melinoe and Enemies Enhanced
Supergiant Games has unleashed The Olympic Update, its first major content expansion for Hades 2. The developers plan to closely monitor player feedback to fine-tune the changes. This substantial update introduces a new area, weapon, characters, animal familiars, and more.Key features of 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 power of this otherworldly Nocturnal Arm. ⚫︎ New Characters: Forge alliances with two new allies in their home territory. ⚫︎ New Familiars: Discover and bond with two fresh animal companions. ⚫︎ Crossroads Renewal: Unlock a plethora of new cosmetic items to customize your Crossroads. ⚫︎ Expanded Story: Immerse yourself in hours of new dialogue as the narrative unfolds. ⚫︎ World Map: Experience a new visual presentation when traversing between regions. ⚫︎ Mac Support: Native support for Macs with Apple M1 chips or later.
Currently in early access on PC (with full release and console versions anticipated next year), Hades 2 has already earned praise for its replayability and substantial content. This update significantly expands the game's offerings, introducing new dialogue and voice lines, and dramatically escalating the stakes with the addition of Olympus, home to the Greek gods and Zeus's throne.
The update also refines several Nocturnal Arms and Abilities, including Witch's Staff, Sister Blades, Umbral Flames, and Moonstone Axe Specials, enhancing Melinoe's adaptability. Melinoe's Dash has received a significant upgrade, boasting increased speed and responsiveness for quicker escapes from attacks. However, these enhancements are matched by increased enemy difficulty.
Mount Olympus introduces a host of new enemies, including Wardens and a new Guardian. Existing Surface enemies have also undergone adjustments:
⚫︎ 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 reduced 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.
