Hades 2 Warsong Update Reintroduces Ares and Brings a New Boss

Hades 2 has just released its second major update, aptly named The Warsong, bringing a surge of new content to the game. This update not only reintroduces the formidable god of war, Ares, but also includes a wealth of new features for players to explore. Dive in to discover everything that The Warsong Update has in store!

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 introduces protagonist Melinoë to the "Final Confrontation" beyond the Guardian of Olympus. Players can now also encounter the bloodthirsty god of war, Ares, and utilize his Boons to add a thrilling new dynamic to their gameplay experience.

In addition to Ares, the update boasts a new animal familiar, fresh enemies to battle, and an enhanced Altar of Ashes with new art and Arcana effects. Players will 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 offer a place to relax, listen to all-new soundtracks, or even sing a melodic duet with Artemis.

Planning Ahead For The Third Major Update

Even as players dive into the fresh content of The Warsong Update, Supergiant Games is already setting its sights on the third major update, expected to be revealed "some months from now," according to their Steam news post. Hades II remains in Early Access, with the developers indicating that it's "still too early to share our plans beyond that, including when our v1.0 launch will be." However, the core structure of both the Underworld and the Surface routes is now essentially complete, signaling that the full release may be closer than expected as the team focuses on enriching the existing content.

Following the completion of The Warsong Update's post-launch patches, Supergiant Games will turn their attention to:

• Hidden Aspects: The Nocturnal Arms hold undiscovered secrets that players will eventually be able to unlock and wield.
• Enhanced Guardians: Boss battles are central to the Hades II experience, and they will be refined to offer even more challenge and surprise.
• Expanded Story: Further development of Melinoë’s narrative, along with deepening inter-character relationships and subplots, is already in the works.

Supergiant Games wrapped up their announcement with heartfelt thanks to their 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 The Warsong Update is now available for free download on Steam for those who own a copy of the game.