Hades 2 Warsong Update Reintroduces Ares and Brings a New Boss

Hades 2 has just unleashed its second major update, The Warsong, bringing the formidable god of war, Ares, back into the mix along with a host of exciting new content. Dive in to discover what this expansive update has in store for you!

Hades 2 Releases Warsong Update

The God Of War, Ares, Has Arrived

The roguelike dungeon crawler sequel, Hades II, has launched its second major patch, The Warsong Update. This update propels protagonist Melinoë into the "Final Confrontation" beyond the Guardian of Olympus, while also introducing the bloodthirsty god of war, Ares, and his Boons that promise to add a thrilling twist to your gameplay.

Beyond Ares' arrival, The Warsong Update brings a new animal familiar, new foes to conquer, an updated Altar of Ashes with fresh art and Arcana effects, over 2,000 new voice lines, and new events to encounter. Players can also take a break from the relentless dungeon crawling to unwind in the Crossroads, enjoy new soundtracks, or even sing a melodic duet with Artemis.

Planning Ahead For The Third Major Update

Even as The Warsong Update rolls out, developer Supergiant Games is already laying the groundwork for the third major update, slated for release "some months from now," as per their Steam news post. Hades II will remain in Early Access for now, with the developers noting that "it’s still too early to share our plans beyond that, including when our v1.0 launch will be." However, a full release might be closer than expected, as they've indicated that the core structure of both the Underworld and Surface routes is now essentially complete, with the focus shifting to enriching the existing content.

Following the release of all post-launch patches for The Warsong Update, Supergiant Games plans to focus on the following:

• Hidden Aspects: The Nocturnal Arms still hold undiscovered secrets, which the team plans to unveil, allowing players to wield them eventually.
• Enhanced Guardians: Boss battles are central to the Hades II experience, and they will be refined "to challenge and surprise" players even more.
• Expanded Story: Further development of Melinoë’s story, along with enriching inter-character relationships and subplots, is already in the works.

Supergiant Games concluded their post with heartfelt thanks to their community. "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 the game.