Hades 2's "Olympic Update"—a massive content drop—brings significant enhancements to Melinoe, introduces a challenging new region, and adds a wealth of new features.
Hades 2's Olympic Update: Ascent to Olympus
Melinoe and Enemies Enhanced
Supergiant Games has unleashed the highly anticipated Olympic Update for Hades 2. The developers plan to actively monitor player feedback to refine the update's impact. This substantial update introduces a new region, weapon, characters, animal familiars, and much more!Key highlights of the Olympic Update include:
⚫︎ New Region: Mount Olympus: Conquer the gods' domain and face the challenges that await. ⚫︎ New Weapon: Xinth, the Black Coat: Master this otherworldly Nocturnal Arm. ⚫︎ New Characters: Forge alliances with two new allies within their home territory. ⚫︎ New Familiars: Discover and bond with two additional animal companions. ⚫︎ Crossroads Renewal: Unlock numerous cosmetic items to customize the Crossroads. ⚫︎ Expanded Story: Uncover hours of new narrative content as the story progresses in the new region. ⚫︎ World Map: Experience a revamped world map for navigating between regions. ⚫︎ Mac Support: Native support for Macs with Apple M1 chips or later.
Currently in early access, Hades 2—the sequel to Supergiant Games' critically acclaimed 2020 title—is set for a full release and console launch next year. The early access version has already garnered praise for its replayability and substantial content. This major update significantly expands the gameplay experience with new dialogue and voice lines, setting the stage for an even more intense narrative. The addition of Olympus, the mythical home of the Greek gods, promises thrilling new challenges and a climactic confrontation with Zeus.
The update also features significant refinements to Melinoe's abilities, including improved dash mechanics and reworked specials for several Nocturnal Arms. However, the increased challenge extends to enemies as well.
The new Mount Olympus region introduces new Wardens and a Guardian, while existing Surface enemies have received adjustments to enhance combat encounters:
⚫︎ Chronos: Reduced downtime between phases; minor adjustments. ⚫︎ Eris: Various adjustments; no longer prone to standing in flames. ⚫︎ Infernal Beast: Appears sooner in the second phase; minor adjustments. ⚫︎ Polyphemus: No longer summons Elite foes; minor adjustments. ⚫︎ Charybdis: Reduced number of phases; more intense attacks and reduced downtime. ⚫︎ Headmistress Hecate: Loses invulnerability sooner after defeating her Sisters of the Dead. ⚫︎ Ranged Enemies: Fewer simultaneous attacks. ⚫︎ Other Minor Changes: Numerous adjustments to foes and combat encounters.
