Hades 2's highly anticipated "Olympic Update" introduces a thrilling expansion to the Underworld, boosting Melinoe's abilities and challenging players with formidable new foes. This major update unlocks a vast new region to explore, adding significant depth to the already compelling gameplay.
Hades 2's Olympic Update: Ascending to Mount Olympus
Enhanced Melinoe and Intensified Challenges
Supergiant Games has unleashed the Olympic Update, the first major content drop for Hades 2. The developers are actively seeking player feedback to refine the new features and ensure a smooth experience. This substantial update delivers a wealth of new content, including a breathtaking new region, a powerful new weapon, additional allies, fresh animal companions, and a host of cosmetic upgrades.Key highlights of this monumental update include:
- New Region: Mount Olympus: Conquer the legendary home of the gods and uncover its secrets.
- New Weapon: Xinth, the Black Coat: Master this otherworldly Nocturnal Arm.
- New Characters: Forge alliances with two new allies within their domain.
- New Familiars: Discover and bond with two adorable new animal companions.
- Crossroads Revamp: Customize your Crossroads with dozens of new cosmetic items.
- Expanded Narrative: Immerse yourself in hours of new dialogue and unravel the unfolding story.
- Enhanced World Map: Enjoy a redesigned world map for seamless navigation between regions.
- Mac Support (Native): Hades 2 now runs natively on Apple Silicon Macs (M1 and later).
Currently in early access on PC (with a full release and console launch planned for next year), Hades 2 has already earned praise for its addictive gameplay and extensive content. This major update significantly expands upon this foundation, adding substantial playtime with fresh dialogue and storyline progression. The addition of Olympus, the mythical realm of the Greek gods and Zeus' throne, promises to ignite the narrative even further.
Beyond the new content, the update refines existing mechanics. Melinoe's abilities receive a significant boost, including a faster and more responsive dash, alongside reworked specials for the Witch's Staff, Sister Blades, Umbral Flames, and Moonstone Axe, enhancing her versatility. However, these improvements are matched by enhanced challenges.
The arrival of Mount Olympus brings a suite of new enemies, including formidable Wardens and a powerful Guardian. Existing enemies in the Surface region have also received adjustments to enhance the combat experience:
- Chronos: Reduced downtime between phases, minor adjustments.
- Eris: Various adjustments, no longer prone to standing in flames.
- Infernal Beast: Faster resurfacing after the first phase, minor adjustments.
- Polyphemus: No longer summons elite foes, minor adjustments.
- Charybdis: Fewer phases, more intense flailing, 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.
