Hades 2: The Olympus Update Available Now

Supergiant Games has announced the release of the first major update for the Hades 2 early access build. The update adds Olympus as a new region and the new Titan Prometheus. It also adds the new weapon Xinth, the Black Coat, new familiars, dozens of new cosmetic items, hours of new dialogue, mac support, and much more. A trailer showing all the new additions were also released.

The full details:

more characters to meet, new decorations for the Crossroads, new Animal Familiars to bond with, new music and artwork, and much more! We hope you enjoy discovering it all. In the coming weeks, we will be looking closely at player feedback to ensure our latest changes are solid. Until then!

Highlights

• New Region: Can you reach ? And if so… can you save it?
• New Weapon: Wield the otherworldly might of  — last of the Nocturnal Arms
• New Characters: Track down two new allies on their home turf and earn their favor
• New Familiars: You now can bond with two new animal companions… once you find them!
• Crossroads Renewal: Unlock dozens of new cosmetic items to liven up the Crossroads your way
• Expanded Story: Discover hours of new dialogue, as the plot thickens once you reach the new Region
• World Map: Look for this new presentation when moving from one Region of the world to another
• Mac Support: The game now runs natively on Macs on Apple M1 or later

The game’s details:

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.

Key Features

Battle Beyond the Underworld – As 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 Society – Infuse 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 Monsters – Meet 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 Adventure – New 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 Immortality – Thanks to a variety of permanent upgrades and the return of God Mode, you don’t have to be a god yourself to experience what Hades II has 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.

Signature Supergiant Style – Rich, atmospheric presentation and storytelling fused with responsive action is the hallmark of Supergiant’s titles. Vivid new hand-painted environments, even smoother real-time 3D characters, and an electrifying original score make this mythic world burst with life.

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