Hades 2's highly anticipated "Olympic Update" introduces a massive expansion, boosting Melinoe's power, enhancing enemy challenges, and unveiling the breathtaking new region of Mount Olympus.
Hades 2's Olympic Update: Ascent to Olympus
Melinoe and Enemies Enhanced
Supergiant Games has unleashed the Olympic Update, its first major content drop for Hades 2. The developers plan to closely monitor player feedback to refine the update's impact. This substantial update delivers a wealth of new content, including a vast new region, a powerful new weapon, additional allies, fresh animal companions, and much more.Key features of the "practically mountain-sized" Olympic Update:
- New Region: Mount Olympus: Explore the legendary home of the gods and face the challenge of saving it.
- New Weapon: Xinth, the Black Coat: Master the otherworldly power of this Nocturnal Arm.
- New Characters: Forge alliances with two new allies in their domain.
- New Familiars: Discover and bond with two new animal companions.
- Crossroads Enhancement: Customize the Crossroads with dozens of new cosmetic items.
- Expanded Narrative: Uncover hours of new dialogue and deepen your understanding of the unfolding story.
- World Map Overhaul: Navigate the expanded world with a new, improved world map interface.
- Mac Compatibility: Native support for Apple M1 and later Macs.
Hades 2, the eagerly awaited sequel to Supergiant Games' acclaimed 2020 roguelike, is currently in early access on PC. The full release, including console versions, is anticipated for next year. The early access version has already garnered praise for its replayability and impressive content. The Olympic Update significantly expands this, adding substantial gameplay hours, new dialogue, and voice lines. The introduction of Olympus, the mythical realm of the Greek gods and Zeus's throne, promises to intensify the narrative and gameplay experience.
The update also refines existing mechanics. Several Nocturnal Arms and Abilities have been overhauled, including Witch's Staff, Sister Blades, Umbral Flames, and Moonstone Axe Specials, enhancing Melinoe's adaptability. Melinoe's Dash has been improved for speed and responsiveness. However, these improvements are matched by increased enemy difficulty.
New enemies have been introduced in Mount Olympus, including new Wardens and a Guardian. Enemies in existing areas have also received 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: Reduced simultaneous attacks.
- Other Minor Enemy Adjustments: Numerous minor changes to enemies and combat encounters.
