Hades II: Fresh Olympians, Gear, And Elysium Unveiled

Hades 2's "Olympic Update" delivers a monumental expansion, bolstering Melinoe's abilities and introducing a breathtaking new region: Mount Olympus.

Hades 2's Olympic Update: Ascend to Olympus

Enhanced Melinoe and More Challenging Foes

Key highlights of the Olympic Update include:

• New Region: Mount Olympus: Explore the mythical home of the Greek gods and uncover its secrets.
• New Weapon: Xinth, the Black Coat: Master the power of this otherworldly Nocturnal Arm.
• New Characters: Forge alliances with two new allies within their domain.
• New Familiars: Discover and bond with two captivating animal companions.
• Crossroads Enhancements: Access a plethora of new cosmetic options to personalize your Crossroads.
• Expanded Narrative: Immerse yourself in hours of new dialogue as the story unfolds.
• Enhanced World Map: Navigate the game world with a redesigned world map interface.
• Mac Support: Native support for macOS on Apple M1 chips and later.

Currently in early access on PC (with a full release and console launch planned for next year), Hades 2 has already garnered praise for its exceptional replayability and substantial content. The Olympic Update significantly expands upon this foundation, adding hours of gameplay, new dialogue, and voice lines. The addition of Olympus, the throne of Zeus, promises to significantly escalate the stakes.

The update also features significant refinements to Melinoe's abilities, including a faster, more responsive dash and reworked Specials for various weapons (Witch's Staff, Sister Blades, Umbral Flames, and Moonstone Axe). However, this enhanced agility is matched by increased enemy difficulty.

The arrival of Mount Olympus brings a host of new enemies, including formidable Wardens and a powerful Guardian. Existing enemies in the Surface region have also received adjustments to enhance the challenge:

• Chronos: Reduced downtime between phases; minor adjustments.
• Eris: Various adjustments, notably a reduction in her tendency to stand in flames.
• Infernal Beast: Resurfaces more quickly after the first phase; minor adjustments.
• Polyphemus: No longer summons Elite foes; other minor adjustments.
• Charybdis: Reduced number of phases; more intense attacks and reduced downtime.
• Headmistress Hecate: Loses invulnerability sooner after her Sisters of the Dead are defeated.
• Ranged Enemies: Fewer enemies will simultaneously target the player.
• Various other minor enemy and combat adjustments.