Hades 2's highly anticipated "Olympic Update" introduces a thrilling new chapter, boosting Melinoe's powers and challenging players with formidable new foes and a breathtaking new region to explore: Mount Olympus.

Hades 2's Olympic Update: Ascending to New Heights

Enhanced Melinoe and Fortified Foes

Key highlights of this monumental update include:

⚫︎ New Region: Mount Olympus: Conquer the legendary home of the gods and face the challenges that await. ⚫︎ New Weapon: Xinth, the Black Coat: Master the power of this otherworldly Nocturnal Arm. ⚫︎ New Characters: Forge alliances with two new allies in their homeland. ⚫︎ New Familiars: Discover and bond with two adorable new animal companions. ⚫︎ Crossroads Renewal: Customize the Crossroads with dozens of new cosmetic items. ⚫︎ Expanded Story: Immerse yourself in hours of new dialogue and unravel the deepening plot. ⚫︎ World Map: Experience a new interface for navigating between regions. ⚫︎ Mac Support: Native support for Macs with Apple M1 chips or later.

Currently in early access on PC (with a full release and console launch anticipated next year), Hades 2 has already garnered praise for its exceptional replayability and substantial content. The Olympic Update further expands this already impressive package, adding significant playtime with new dialogue and voice acting. The introduction of Olympus, the mythical realm of the Greek gods, and Zeus's throne, promises to significantly elevate the stakes.

The update also includes significant improvements to Melinoe's abilities, including enhanced responsiveness for her dash and rebalanced specials for various weapons (Witch's Staff, Sister Blades, Umbral Flames, and Moonstone Axe). However, the increased power of Melinoe is matched by a corresponding increase in the challenge posed by enemies.

The arrival of Mount Olympus introduces a host of new enemies, including new Wardens and a formidable Guardian. Existing Surface enemies have also undergone adjustments:

⚫︎ Chronos: Reduced downtime between phases; 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; minor adjustments. ⚫︎ Charybdis: Reduced number of phases; more intense flailing with reduced downtime. ⚫︎ Headmistress Hecate: Loses invulnerability sooner after her Sisters of the Dead are defeated. ⚫︎ Ranged foes: Reduced simultaneous attacks. ⚫︎ Various other minor enemy and combat adjustments.