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

The highly anticipated second major update for Hades 2, dubbed The Warsong, has just been released, bringing with it a host of exciting new content. Dive into the details to discover what this massive update has in store for players!

Hades 2 Releases Warsong Update

The God Of War, Ares, Has Arrived

The roguelike dungeon crawler sequel, Hades II, has launched its second major patch, The Warsong Update. This update introduces protagonist Melinoë to the "Final Confrontation" beyond the Guardian of Olympus and brings the bloodthirsty god of war, Ares, into the mix. Ares' Boons are set to add a thrilling new dimension to your gameplay experience.

In addition to Ares, The Warsong Update offers a plethora of new content, including a new animal familiar, challenging new enemies, an updated Altar of Ashes with new art and Arcana effects, over 2,000 new voice lines, and fresh events to encounter. Players can also take a break from the relentless dungeon crawling to unwind at the Crossroads, enjoy all-new soundtracks, or even sing a melodic duet with Artemis.

Planning Ahead For The Third Major Update

Although The Warsong Update has just been released, Supergiant Games is already looking forward to the third major update, which is scheduled to be revealed "some months from now," as per their Steam news post. Hades II will remain in Early Access for the foreseeable future, as the developers have indicated that "it’s still too early to share our plans beyond that, including when our v1.0 launch will be." However, they have hinted that the full release might be closer than expected, given that the core structure of both the Underworld and the Surface routes is now essentially complete. The focus now shifts to enriching and expanding upon the existing content.

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

• Hidden Aspects: The Nocturnal Arms hold undiscovered secrets that players will eventually be able to unlock and wield.
• Enhanced Guardians: Boss battles are a crucial part of the Hades II experience, and they will be refined to offer even more challenge and surprises.
• Expanded Story: The remainder of Melinoë’s story is already being planned, alongside the development of inter-character relationships and subplots.

Supergiant Games concluded their post with heartfelt thanks to their players, 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 those who own the game.