Hades 2's highly anticipated "Olympic Update" introduces a wealth of new content, significantly enhancing the gameplay experience. This major update boosts the challenge, adding new foes and refining existing mechanics, while simultaneously expanding the game world with a breathtaking new region.
Hades 2's Olympic Update: Ascending to New Heights
Enhanced Challenges and Refined Gameplay
Supergiant Games has delivered on its promise, releasing a substantial update packed with features. The developers are actively monitoring player feedback to ensure optimal balance and enjoyment. The update includes a new region, weapon, characters, familiars, and more, promising countless hours of additional gameplay.
Key features of the "practically mountain-sized" Olympic Update include:
- New Region: Mount Olympus: Explore the legendary home of the gods, facing new challenges and unraveling the unfolding narrative.
- New Weapon: Xinth, the Black Coat: Master the power of this otherworldly Nocturnal Arm.
- New Characters & Familiars: Forge alliances with two new allies and bond with two new animal companions.
- Crossroads Enhancement: Customize your Crossroads with dozens of new cosmetic items.
- Expanded Narrative: Immerse yourself in hours of new dialogue and story developments.
- Improved World Map: Navigate the expanded world with a streamlined new map interface.
- Mac Support: Native support for macOS on Apple M1 chips and later.
Currently in early access, Hades 2 has already garnered praise for its replayability and substantial content. This update further expands upon this foundation, adding significant depth to the storyline and introducing a thrilling new area—Mount Olympus, the seat of Zeus's power. The addition of Olympus promises to escalate the intensity and stakes of the game.
Significant improvements have been made to Melinoe's abilities and the overall combat experience. Her dash is now faster and more responsive, allowing for quicker escapes from attacks. The Witch's Staff, Sister Blades, Umbral Flames, and Moonstone Axe Specials have also been reworked for improved adaptability to various playstyles. However, the enhanced Melinoe will face a more formidable array of enemies.
The Olympic Update introduces new enemies, including new Wardens and a Guardian, specifically tailored to the challenges of Mount Olympus. Existing enemies have also received adjustments to enhance the combat experience:
- 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; other minor adjustments.
- Charybdis: Reduced number of phases; more intense attacks and reduced downtime.
- Headmistress Hecate: Loses invulnerability sooner after her Sisters of the Dead are defeated.
- Ranged Enemies: Fewer simultaneous attacks.
- Various other minor enemy and combat adjustments.
