Hades 2 Releases Warsong Update

The highly anticipated second major update for the roguelike dungeon crawler sequel, Hades II, titled The Warsong Update, is now live. This update introduces the fierce god of war, Ares, into the mix, enhancing your gameplay with his powerful Boons. Players can now guide protagonist Melinoë to the thrilling "Final Confrontation" beyond the Guardian of Olympus.

The God Of War, Ares, Has Arrived

The Warsong Update isn't just about Ares; it's packed with exciting new content. Players can now enjoy a new animal familiar, face off against new foes, and explore an updated Altar of Ashes with fresh art and Arcana effects. The update also includes over 2,000 new voice lines and new events to encounter. For those looking to take a break from the intense dungeon crawling, the Crossroads offers a chance to relax, listen to new soundtracks, or even sing a melodic duet with Artemis.

Planning Ahead For The Third Major Update

Even as players dive into The Warsong Update, developer Supergiant Games is already looking ahead to the third major update, set to be revealed "some months from now." The game will remain in Early Access for the foreseeable future, as the developers are still refining the core structure of both the Underworld and the Surface routes. They are now focusing on enhancing and expanding the existing content.

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

• Hidden Aspects: The Nocturnal Arms hold undiscovered secrets that players will eventually be able to wield.
• Enhanced Guardians: Boss battles will be tweaked to offer more challenge and surprise.
• Expanded Story: Further development of Melinoë’s story, along with 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 to download for free on Steam for those who own a copy of the game.