Hades 2 Olympic Update: New Characters, Weapons, Mount Olympus Added!

Melinoe and her foes are getting stronger, and an exciting new region awaits exploration with the release of Hades 2's first major update, "The Olympic Update."

Hades 2 Releases First Major Update Featuring Mount Olympus

Melinoe and Foes Get Stronger

Here are the key highlights of Hades 2's "practically mountain-sized" The Olympic Update:

• New Region: Can you reach Olympus, the mountain of the gods? And if so, can you save it?
• New Weapon: Wield the otherworldly might of Xinth, the Black Coat — the last of the Nocturnal Arms.
• New Characters: Track down two new allies on their home turf and earn their favor.
• New Familiars: You can now bond with two new animal companions... once you find them!
• Crossroads Renewal: Unlock dozens of new cosmetic items to personalize the Crossroads your way.
• Expanded Story: Discover hours of new dialogue as the plot thickens once you reach the new Region.
• World Map: Enjoy a new presentation when moving from one Region of the world to another.
• Mac Support: The game now runs natively on Macs with Apple M1 or later.

Hades 2, the sequel to Supergiant Games' acclaimed 2020 roguelike action-adventure title, is currently in its early access phase. The full game, along with console launches, is expected around next year. Released on PC early access in May, Hades 2 has been praised for its solid replay value and substantial content at this stage of development. With its first major update, Hades 2 promises even more hours of added content, featuring new dialogue and voice lines as the game's plot unfolds further—and things are sure to heat up with the addition of Olympus, the mythical home of the Greek gods, which houses the throne of Zeus.

In addition to these major updates, several Nocturnal Arms and Abilities have been reworked, including the Specials for the Witch's Staff, Sister Blades, Umbral Flames, and Moonstone Axe, helping Melinoe adapt to your preferred playstyle. Melinoe's Dash has also been enhanced to be faster and more responsive, allowing for quicker escapes from hit-stun attacks. As Melinoe receives these updates, so do her enemies and the dangers they pose.

Supergiant Games has introduced a variety of new enemies to accompany the all-new Mt. Olympus region, including new Wardens and a new Guardian. Moreover, with the addition of a third region, various adjustments to enemies on the Surface have been made:

• Chronos: Reduced downtime between phases; other minor adjustments.
• Eris: Various adjustments; she is now less likely to stand in flames.
• Infernal Beast: Resurfaces sooner after the battle's first phase; various minor adjustments.
• Polyphemus: No longer summons Elite foes; other minor adjustments.
• Charybdis: Reduced number of phases; flails with increased intensity and reduced downtime.
• Headmistress Hecate: Now loses invulnerability sooner after her Sisters of the Dead are vanquished.
• Ranged-attacking foes: Fewer of them will fire at you simultaneously.
• Various other minor changes to foes and combat encounters.