Hades 2 Unleashes The Warsong Update: Ares Joins the Battle

The highly anticipated sequel to the roguelike sensation, Hades II, has just dropped its second major update, dubbed The Warsong. This substantial patch not only brings the fearsome god of war, Ares, into the mix but also packs a plethora of new content for players to dive into. Let's explore what The Warsong Update has in store!

Hades 2 Releases Warsong Update

The God Of War, Ares, Has Arrived

Hades II's protagonist, Melinoë, now faces her "Final Confrontation" beyond the Guardian of Olympus, and with the arrival of Ares, the gameplay is infused with new, thrilling dynamics through his powerful Boons. But Ares isn't the only new addition; The Warsong Update introduces a new animal familiar, fresh adversaries to challenge, and an updated Altar of Ashes with new art and Arcana effects. With over 2,000 new voice lines and additional events, players have a lot to look forward to. Moreover, you can take a break from the intense dungeon crawling to unwind in the Crossroads, enjoy new soundtracks, or even share a melodic duet with Artemis.

Planning Ahead For The Third Major Update

Even as players are just getting to grips with The Warsong, Supergiant Games is already laying the groundwork for the third major update, set to be unveiled in the coming months. Hades II remains in Early Access, with the developers hinting at a potential full release sooner rather than later. They've confirmed that the core structures of the Underworld and Surface routes are complete, with their focus now shifting to enriching the existing content.

Once all patches related to The Warsong Update are deployed, the team's attention will turn to:

• Hidden Aspects: The Nocturnal Arms hold secrets yet to be uncovered, which players will eventually wield.
• Enhanced Guardians: Boss battles will be refined to offer even more challenging and surprising encounters.
• Expanded Story: Further development of Melinoë’s narrative, along with deepening inter-character relationships and subplots.

Supergiant Games expressed their gratitude to the 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 game owners. Dive in and experience the latest chapter in Melinoë's epic journey!