Ares Returns in Hades 2 Warsong Update with New Boss

Hades 2 has just unveiled its second major update, dubbed The Warsong, which 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 significant update brings to the table!

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 and introduces the bloodthirsty god of war, Ares, along with his powerful Boons that promise to add an exhilarating twist to your gameplay.

In addition to Ares, the update brings a new animal familiar, fresh adversaries to challenge, an updated Altar of Ashes with new art and Arcana effects, over 2,000 new voice lines, and new events to encounter. Players can also take a break from the intense 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, 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 the foreseeable future, 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, the full release might be closer than expected, as the core structure of both the Underworld and the Surface routes is now essentially complete, and the focus is shifting to enriching the existing content.

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

• Hidden Aspects: The Nocturnal Arms still hold undiscovered secrets that players will eventually be able to unlock 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 being meticulously planned, along with the development of inter-character relationships and subplots.

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 game owners.