Have you thoroughly explored every corner of Hades II? Brace yourself for an exciting new update! Supergiant Games has just rolled out the first major patch for this roguelike gem, known as The Olympic Update, featuring fresh characters, weapons, decorations, music, and more.
The patch notes are so extensive that they read like a thesis. To save you time, we’ve highlighted some of the most intriguing changes below:
- Venture into a new area teeming with unfamiliar foes.
- Discover the Black Armor at The Well – the newest Night Weapon available.
- Welcome new allies who offer gifts to Melinoe and come bearing their own unique trinkets.
- Dive deeper into the story of Hades II with hours of additional dialogue (nearly 2,500 lines!).
- Bond with two new animal companions – a raven and a hound.
- Spruce up your Crossroad with an array of decorative items.
- Tweaks have been made to existing weapons and their aspects. For example, the Lunar Axe’s special attack no longer interrupts enemy strikes.
- Experience improved map movement transitions between areas – a feature reminiscent of the original Hades.
- Dash now feels quicker and more responsive than ever before.
- A plethora of spells have been added to the enchantment cauldron.
- Certain cards from the Altar have undergone revisions in upgrade costs.
- Familiar boons have been revamped while new ones from deities and allies make their debut.
- The behavior patterns of some adversaries have been altered; Ares will no longer linger in flames.
- Character portraits like Charon’s or Circe’s have received updates along with fish icons.
- New musical compositions enrich your experience in Hades II.
- Fresh settings options include automatic sprinting and aim assistance adjustments for targeted abilities.
- A Mac-native version is now available for players on Apple devices.
- User interface enhancements, bug fixes, and minor tweaks ensure smoother gameplay. For instance,Skelemey can endure more hits before crumbling apart.
Hades II is accessible on both Steam and Epic Games Store after its early access launch in May. The early access phase is expected to continue until at least 2024.
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Source: Fromstopgame.ru