This article contains major story spoilers for Hades 2.
Hades 2got its first major update, which added several boss fights, two Olympians, a new region, thousands of lines of fresh dialogue, more art, and some incredible music featuring a full orchestra. One of the highlights ofHades 2’s update is the latest major boss fight added to Olympus: Prometheus, the Titan of Foresight.
In Greek mythology, Prometheus is a figure largely associated with mortals. His role in stealing fire from Olympus and gifting it to mortals, along with his subsequent punishment, is one of the most enduring stories in Greek mythology, and is narratively associated with the dire consequences of overreaching.Supergiant Games bringing Prometheus intoHades 2introduces a riveting conflict for Melinoe, as Prometheus brings into focus the morality of the gods, the value of mortals, and brings into question her role in the war, as he calls her the “Agent of Change”.
Prometheus in Ancient Greek Myths
Prometheus is a major figure in Greek mythology, and isa Titan rather than one of the Olympian gods. Prometheus plays a pivotal role in the creation myth of humans, where he crafted them from clay and granted them life. However, he’s best known for tricking the Olympians when he stole fire from Olympus and gifted it to humanity and, with it, the knowledge of technology and civilization. In punishment for this crime, Zeus chained Prometheus to a mountain and sent an eagle to eat his liver every day, which would regrow overnight in an endless cycle.
To balance the new gains that mankind had received from Prometheus, Zeus created Pandora, the first woman, and sent her to the mortals with a jar filled with innumerable plagues and disasters. Once she reached the mortals, she opened the jar and unleashed these disasters upon the world, ending the Golden Age of mankind.
Prometheus' Role in Hades 2
According toHades 2’s lore, Prometheus fought alongside the Olympians in theoriginal war against Chronos. However, he has now switched sides and fights for Chronos. He hasn’t outright stated his reasons for doing so, nor has he stated his goals, but other characters have concluded that he may be doing so for revenge, to support the mortals that he created, or to support Chronos as a fellow Titan.
Another reason he could be supporting Chronos is because of his ability to see outcomes, as he may have foreseen that Chronos will win the war. However, it’s implied that Prometheus' motivations are more complicated than what has been concluded by other characters. He calls Melinoe an “Agent of Change”, with the implication that her role in the war is bigger than she realizes. Prometheus' role inHades 2may be to shift the status quo andchallenge Melinoe’s perspective on her role in the war.
Prometheus' Design and Combat Mechanics
Aside from the story connotations,Prometheus' design and game mechanics pay homage to his myth. He’s allied with the eagle that once tormented him, as t aids him in battle. He wears a falconers' glove on one arm to facilitate this, and has a bandage wrapped around his torso in reference to his years spent in torment. In battle, Prometheus controls multicolored flames. His role as the Titan of Foresight is depicted in his boss fight, with his targeting predicting Melinoe’s movements as she makes them, and a mini memory game integrated into the fight itself.
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.
