Hades 2's highly anticipated "Olympic Update" introduces a wealth of new content, including challenging new foes, powerful weapons, and the majestic Mount Olympus region. Melinoe receives significant enhancements, while enemies have been rebalanced for a more dynamic experience.
Hades 2's Olympic Update: Ascending to Olympus
Melinoe and Enemies Enhanced
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 changes. This substantial update boasts a new region, weapon, characters, animal familiars, and more.
Key Features of the Olympic Update:
- New Region: Mount Olympus: Explore the legendary home of the gods and uncover its secrets.
- New Weapon: Xinth, the Black Coat: Master the power of this unique Nocturnal Arm.
- New Characters & Familiars: Forge alliances with two new allies and bond with two new animal companions.
- Crossroads Expansion: Customize your Crossroads with dozens of new cosmetic items.
- Expanded Story: Immerse yourself in hours of new dialogue and narrative developments.
- Enhanced World Map: Experience a refined visual presentation when traveling between regions.
- Mac Support: Native support for Apple M1 and later chips.
Hades 2, currently in early access on PC, is slated for a full release next year, including console versions. The game has already garnered praise for its replayability and substantial early access content. The Olympic Update further expands upon this foundation, adding significant gameplay hours and deepening the narrative. The addition of Olympus and the throne of Zeus promises to escalate the tension and excitement.
The update also includes significant reworks to Melinoe's abilities, including her dash and several Nocturnal Arms (Witch's Staff, Sister Blades, Umbral Flames, and Moonstone Axe) Specials, enhancing her adaptability. However, this update also increases the challenge with revamped enemies and new threats in Mount Olympus:
Enemy Adjustments and New Foes:
- Chronos: Reduced downtime between phases; other 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; other minor adjustments.
- Charybdis: Reduced number of phases; more intense attacks and reduced downtime.
- Headmistress Hecate: Loses invulnerability sooner after her Sisters of the Dead are defeated.
- Ranged Foes: Fewer will fire simultaneously.
- Various other minor enemy and combat adjustments. New Wardens and a Guardian have also been added to Mount Olympus. The Surface enemies have also received various adjustments.