Summary
Hades 2developer Supergiant Games has shadow-dropped the roguelite’s first major content update. The Olympic Update brings a colossal list of additions forHades 2players to enjoy, such as a new region, items, characters, and changes to existing content.
Supergiant Games releasedHades 2in early access back in May 2024, and the Greek mythology-inspired roguelite has resonated exceptionally well with players so far. In less than 24 hours after its release,Hades 2more than doubled the player numbers of its predecessor, 2020’sHades. Spectacular popularity aside,Hades 2is still a work-in-progress title, and Supergiant has been listening to community feedback and updating the game accordingly.
The latestOlympic Update forHades 2is the most comprehensive content drop for the game so far. The headline addition in this update, as hinted in its name, is the region of Olympus. As far as weapons go, there’s a pair of new jetpack gauntlets dubbed Xinth, the Black Coat, which are also the last of Melinoe’s Nocturnal Arms.Hades 2players can now also bump into Athena and Dionysus, both of whom are returning from the originalHades. New characters include the Titan Prometheus, who will star inHades 2’s Olympic Update as an area boss.
Most Notable Additions and Improvements in Hades 2’s The Olympic Update
The Olympic Update is shaping up to pushHades 2’s story in a big way, as Supergiant has claimed that between the new region and characters,nearly 2,500 fresh voice lineshave been added to the game. Gameplay-wise, the update doesn’t disappoint either with its overwhelming list of changes to existing weapons, boons, abilities, and more. The Dash will supposedly be “innately faster and more responsive,” and weapons like the Witch’s Staff, Moonstone Axe, and Umbral Flames have all been tweaked extensively. Those interested in learning more can look towards thefull patch notes forHades 2’s Olympic Update.
Now that Supergiant has launched the gargantuan Olympic Update, the studio will slow down for a bit to stabilize and then resume work on the game’s next major update, which is tentatively scheduled for release in early 2025. Till then, players can enjoy thestupefying amount of free early access content supplied toHades 2.
Hades 2
WHERE TO PLAY
The first-ever sequel from Supergiant Games builds on the best aspects of the original god-like rogue-like dungeon crawler in an all-new, action-packed, endlessly replayable experience rooted in the Underworld of Greek myth and its deep connections to the dawn of witchcraft. BATTLE BEYOND THE UNDERWORLDAs the immortal Princess of the Underworld, you’ll explore a bigger, deeper mythic world, vanquishing the forces of the Titan of Time with the full might of Olympus behind you, in a sweeping story that continually unfolds through your every setback and accomplishment.MASTER WITCHCRAFT AND DARK SORCERYInfuse your legendary weapons of Night with ancient magick, so that none may stand in your way. Become stronger still with powerful Boons from more than a dozen Olympian gods, from Apollo to Zeus. There are nearly limitless ways to build your abilities.MINGLE WITH (MORE) GODS, GHOSTS, AND MONSTERSMeet a cast of dozens of fully-voiced, larger-than-life characters, including plenty of new faces and some old friends. Grow closer to them through a variety of new interactions, and experience countless unique story events based on how your journey unfolds.EVERY RUN IS ITS OWN ADVENTURENew locations, challenges, upgrade systems, and surprises await as you delve into the ever-shifting Underworld again and again. Reveal the mysteries of the Arcana Altar, tame witchy familiars, and gather reagents using Tools of the Unseen to get closer to your goal.THE PERKS OF IMMORTALITYThanks to a variety of permanent upgrades and the return of God Mode, you don’t have to be a god yourself to experience whatHades IIhas to offer. But if you happen to be one, you can brave escalating challenges for greater rewards, and prove just how divine you really are.
