Dive into the thrilling new content of Hades II with the release of its second major update, The Warsong. This update not only brings the fierce god of war, Ares, into the mix but also introduces a wealth of new features that are sure to enhance your gaming experience. Let's explore what awaits in this expansive update!
Hades 2 Releases Warsong Update
The God Of War, Ares, Has Arrived
The latest patch for the roguelike dungeon crawler sequel, Hades II, titled The Warsong Update, has arrived with a bang. Players can now guide protagonist Melinoë through the "Final Confrontation" beyond the Guardian of Olympus. Alongside this, the update introduces the bloodthirsty god of war, Ares, whose Boons are set to add an exciting edge to your journey through the Underworld.
In addition to Ares, the update boasts a new animal familiar, fresh enemies to challenge, and an enhanced Altar of Ashes complete with new artwork and Arcana effects. The game now features over 2,000 new voice lines and novel events for players to encounter. When you need a break from the intense dungeon crawling, you can unwind in the Crossroads, enjoy new soundtracks, or even share a melodic duet with Artemis.
Planning Ahead For The Third Major Update
Fresh off the release of The Warsong, Supergiant Games is already setting its sights on the third major update, slated for release "some months from now," according to their Steam news post. Hades II remains in Early Access as the developers continue to refine the game. They've shared that while it's too early to pinpoint a v1.0 launch date, the core structures of both the Underworld and Surface routes are essentially complete, and the focus now shifts to enriching the existing content.
After rolling out all post-launch patches for The Warsong Update, Supergiant Games will concentrate on the following areas:
- Hidden Aspects: The Nocturnal Arms harbor undiscovered secrets that players will eventually unlock and wield.
- Enhanced Guardians: Boss battles, a cornerstone of the Hades II experience, will be fine-tuned to offer even more challenging and surprising encounters.
- Expanded Story: The narrative of Melinoë’s journey will continue to unfold, with deeper exploration of inter-character relationships and subplots.
Supergiant Games wrapped up their announcement with heartfelt thanks to their 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 current owners of the game.
