Hades 2 Releases Warsong Update

The highly anticipated sequel to the roguelike dungeon crawler, Hades II, has just rolled out its second major update, dubbed The Warsong. This update not only reintroduces the formidable god of war, Ares, but also packs a plethora of new content for players to dive into. Let's explore what this massive update has in store!

The God Of War, Ares, Has Arrived

With The Warsong Update, protagonist Melinoë ventures into the "Final Confrontation" beyond the Guardian of Olympus. The update introduces the bloodthirsty god of war, Ares, along with his powerful Boons, which are sure to add an exciting new dimension to your gameplay experience.

In addition to Ares, the update brings a new animal familiar, fresh foes to challenge, and an updated Altar of Ashes featuring new art and Arcana effects. Players can also enjoy 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 herself.

Planning Ahead For The Third Major Update

Even as The Warsong Update rolls out, Supergiant Games is already looking ahead to the third major update, which is slated to be revealed "some months from now," according to their Steam news post. Hades II will remain in Early Access for the foreseeable future, as the developers have indicated that "it’s still too early to share our plans beyond that, including when our v1.0 launch will be." However, with the core structure of both the Underworld and the Surface routes now essentially complete, the full release might be closer than expected, as the team focuses on enriching the existing content.

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

• Hidden Aspects: The Nocturnal Arms still hold undiscovered secrets that players will eventually be able to uncover and wield.
• Enhanced Guardians: Boss battles, a cornerstone of the Hades II experience, will be refined to offer even more challenging and surprising encounters.
• Expanded Story: The remainder of Melinoë’s story is already in the planning stages, along with further development of inter-character relationships and subplots.

Supergiant Games concluded their post with heartfelt thanks to their 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 all owners of the game. Dive in and experience the latest additions to this thrilling roguelike adventure!