Hades 2 Warsong Update Reintroduces Ares and Brings a New Boss

Hades II's second major update, "The Warsong," has arrived, unleashing the god of war, Ares, and a host of new content upon players. Let's delve into what this exciting update offers.

Hades II: The Warsong Update

Ares Ascends

The Warsong Update propels Melinoë towards the "Final Confrontation" beyond the Guardian of Olympus. But the real star of the show is the fiery arrival of Ares, the god of war, complete with his devastating new Boons that promise to dramatically alter gameplay.

Beyond Ares, this update boasts a menagerie of fresh content: a new animal familiar, challenging new foes, a visually enhanced Altar of Ashes with updated Arcana effects, over 2,000 new voice lines, and captivating new events. Even the Crossroads gets a makeover, providing a relaxing respite with new soundtracks and a chance to share a musical moment with Artemis herself.

A Glimpse into the Future

While The Warsong update is still fresh, Supergiant Games has already set its sights on the third major update, promising its reveal "some months from now," as stated in their Steam news post. Hades II remains in Early Access, with the developers emphasizing that "it’s still too early to share our plans beyond that, including when our v1.0 launch will be." However, they offer a hint of a potentially sooner-than-expected full release, noting that the core structure of the Underworld and Surface routes is nearing completion, with the focus now shifting to enriching the existing content.

Following the release of all post-launch patches for The Warsong Update, Supergiant Games will prioritize the following:

• Hidden Aspects: Uncovering the mysteries surrounding the Nocturnal Arms and making them playable for players.
• Enhanced Guardians: Refining boss battles to provide even greater challenge and surprise.
• Expanded Story: Further developing Melinoë's narrative and enriching inter-character relationships and subplots.

Supergiant Games expressed their gratitude to 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 Warsong Update is available now as a free download on Steam for existing owners.