Hades 2's highly anticipated "Olympic Update" delivers a massive content injection, boosting Melinoe's power, enhancing enemy challenges, and introducing a breathtaking new region: Mount Olympus.
Hades 2's Olympic Update: Ascending to New Heights
Melinoe and Enemies Reforged
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 brings a wealth of new features, including a sprawling new area, a formidable new weapon, additional allies, fresh animal companions, and much more.Key highlights of this monumental update include:
⚫︎ New Realm: Mount Olympus: Conquer the gods' domain and face the challenge of its salvation. ⚫︎ New Weapon: Xinth, the Black Coat: Master the otherworldly power of this Nocturnal Arm. ⚫︎ New Allies: Forge alliances with two new characters in their native territory. ⚫︎ New Familiars: Discover and bond with two captivating animal companions. ⚫︎ Crossroads Revamp: Unlock a plethora of new cosmetic items to personalize your Crossroads. ⚫︎ Expanded Narrative: Unravel hours of new dialogue as the story deepens within the new region. ⚫︎ Enhanced World Map: Experience a refined presentation when transitioning between game areas. ⚫︎ Mac Compatibility: Native support for Macs with Apple M1 chips or later.
Currently in early access (with a full release and console launch slated for next year), Hades 2, the successor to Supergiant Games' acclaimed 2020 title, has already garnered praise for its replayability and extensive content. The Olympic Update significantly expands upon this foundation, adding substantial gameplay hours through new dialogue and voice lines. The introduction of Olympus, the legendary home of the Greek gods and Zeus's throne, promises to ignite a new chapter of intense action.
Beyond the new region, several Nocturnal Arms and Abilities have received significant overhauls. These include adjustments to the Witch's Staff, Sister Blades, Umbral Flames, and Moonstone Axe Specials, enhancing Melinoe's adaptability. Her Dash has also been improved for increased speed and responsiveness, allowing for quicker escapes from attacks.
This update doesn't just buff Melinoe; enemies have also received a considerable upgrade. Mount Olympus introduces new Wardens and a formidable Guardian. Existing Surface enemies have also been rebalanced:
⚫︎ Chronos: Reduced downtime between phases; minor adjustments implemented. ⚫︎ Eris: Various adjustments, notably eliminating her tendency to stand in flames. ⚫︎ Infernal Beast: Faster resurfacing after the first phase; minor adjustments. ⚫︎ Polyphemus: No longer summons Elite foes; other minor adjustments. ⚫︎ Charybdis: Fewer phases, increased flail intensity, and reduced downtime. ⚫︎ Headmistress Hecate: Loses invulnerability sooner after her Sisters of the Dead are defeated. ⚫︎ Ranged Enemies: Reduced simultaneous attacks. ⚫︎ Various other minor enemy and combat adjustments.
