Hades 2 Releases Warsong Update

The highly anticipated sequel to the beloved roguelike dungeon crawler, Hades II, has just rolled out its second major update, aptly named The Warsong. This exciting patch introduces the fearsome god of war, Ares, into the mix, enhancing your gameplay with his powerful Boons. Players can now take protagonist Melinoë beyond the Guardian of Olympus to the "Final Confrontation," making for an even more thrilling experience.

The God of War, Ares, Has Arrived

With the arrival of Ares comes a host of new features and content. Players can now enjoy a new animal familiar, battle against fresh foes, and explore an updated Altar of Ashes with stunning new art and Arcana effects. The update also boasts over 2,000 new voice lines and new events to encounter. For those needing a break from the intense dungeon crawling, the Crossroads offers a chance to relax, enjoy new soundtracks, and even sing a melodic duet with Artemis.

Planning Ahead for the Third Major Update

While The Warsong Update has just been released, Supergiant Games is already looking ahead to the third major update, which they plan to reveal "some months from now." The game will remain in Early Access as the developers continue to refine and expand the game. They've indicated that the core structure of both the Underworld and Surface routes is nearly complete, and their focus is now on enriching the existing content.

Following the release of all post-launch patches for The Warsong Update, Supergiant Games will shift their focus to several key initiatives:

• Hidden Aspects: The Nocturnal Arms have secrets yet to be uncovered, and the team plans to allow players to eventually wield these powerful tools.
• Enhanced Guardians: Boss battles will be further tweaked to offer more challenging and surprising encounters.
• Expanded Story: Melinoë’s story will continue to unfold, with a focus on developing inter-character relationships and subplots.

Supergiant Games expressed their gratitude to the 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 a copy of the game.