"Hades 2 Update: Ares Returns, New Boss Introduced"

The highly anticipated second major update for Hades 2, titled The Warsong, has now been released, bringing a slew of exciting new content to the roguelike dungeon crawler sequel. Dive into the details of what this update has in store for eager players!

Hades 2 Releases Warsong Update

The God Of War, Ares, Has Arrived

The Warsong Update introduces the formidable god of war, Ares, into the Hades II universe. Players can now harness Ares' powerful Boons, adding a thrilling new dimension to their gameplay as they navigate protagonist Melinoë to the "Final Confrontation" beyond the Guardian of Olympus.

In addition to Ares, the update brings a host of new features, including a new animal familiar, fresh enemies to battle, and an enhanced Altar of Ashes complete with new art and Arcana effects. Players can also enjoy over 2,000 new voice lines and discover new events throughout their journey. For those looking to take a break from the action, the Crossroads offers a serene escape where players can relax, listen to new soundtracks, or even share a melodic duet with Artemis.

Planning Ahead For The Third Major Update

Despite the recent launch of The Warsong Update, Supergiant Games is already looking forward to the third major update, which is slated for release "some months from now," as outlined in their Steam news post. Hades II remains in Early Access, with the developers indicating that it's too early to discuss plans beyond the next update, including the v1.0 launch date. However, they've hinted that the full release might be sooner rather than later, as the core structures of both the Underworld and Surface routes are now essentially complete. Their focus is now on enriching the existing content.

Following the release of all post-launch patches for The Warsong Update, Supergiant Games will concentrate on the following key areas:

• Hidden Aspects: The Nocturnal Arms hold undiscovered secrets that players will eventually be able to wield.
• Enhanced Guardians: Boss battles will be refined to provide even more challenging and surprising encounters.
• Expanded Story: Further development of Melinoë’s narrative and the inter-character relationships and subplots.

Supergiant Games expressed their gratitude to the player community, stating, "In the meantime, thank you very much for playing Hades II! You're helping us get closer to achieving our goal of making our first-ever sequel our biggest, most replayable game yet, and a worthy successor to the original Hades that's filled with its own surprises and special touches."

The Hades II The Warsong Update is now available for free download on Steam for all game owners.