Ares Returns in Hades 2 Warsong Update with New Boss

Hades 2 has just unleashed its thrilling second major update, dubbed The Warsong, introducing the fierce god of war, Ares, along with a slew of exciting new content. Dive into the details of this expansive update and see what awaits you in the underworld!

Hades 2 Releases Warsong Update

The God of War, Ares, Has Arrived

The roguelike dungeon crawler sequel, Hades II, has rolled out its second major patch, The Warsong Update. This update thrusts protagonist Melinoë into the "Final Confrontation" beyond the Guardian of Olympus and welcomes the bloodthirsty god of war, Ares, into the mix. Ares brings his powerful Boons, adding a thrilling new dimension to your gameplay.

Beyond the arrival of the war god, the update packs in a new animal familiar, fresh adversaries to challenge, an enhanced Altar of Ashes featuring new art and Arcana effects, over 2,000 new voice lines, and intriguing new events. Players can also take a break from the intense dungeon crawling to unwind in the Crossroads, enjoy brand-new soundtracks, or even serenade in a melodic duet with Artemis.

Planning Ahead for the Third Major Update

With The Warsong update freshly launched, developer Supergiant Games is already setting its sights on the third major update, slated for release "some months from now," as outlined in their Steam news post. Hades II will continue its journey in Early Access as the developers have shared that "it’s still too early to share our plans beyond that, including when our v1.0 launch will be." However, the full release might be closer than anticipated, as they've noted that the core structure of both the Underworld and the Surface routes is now essentially complete, and they are now focusing on enriching the existing content.

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

• Hidden Aspects: The Nocturnal Arms harbor secrets yet to be uncovered, and the team plans for players to eventually wield these powerful tools.
• Enhanced Guardians: Boss battles are a cornerstone of Hades II, and they will be refined "to challenge and surprise" players even more.
• Expanded Story: Melinoë’s journey and the intricate web of character relationships and subplots will continue to unfold.

Supergiant Games wrapped up their announcement 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 all current game owners. Dive back into the underworld and experience the new content today!