Hades 2 Update Adds Ares, New Boss in Warsong

Hades 2 unveils its second major expansion, The Warsong Update, welcoming Ares, the fearsome god of war, alongside fresh gameplay additions. Discover what thrilling features await players in this colossal content drop.

Hades 2 Launches Warsong Expansion

Ares Joins the Battle

The roguelike sequel Hades II introduces The Warsong Update, propelling protagonist Melinoë toward the climactic "Final Confrontation" while adding Ares' bloodstained presence. The war god's signature Boons promise to revolutionize combat strategies with brutal new mechanics.

Beyond Ares' debut, players encounter a mystical new familiar creature, formidable adversaries, a redesigned Altar of Ashes with enhanced visuals and Arcana upgrades, plus over 2,000 voiced interactions and story events. Combat breaks now offer peaceful moments at the Crossroads - either enjoying unreleased musical scores or harmonizing with Artemis herself.

Roadmap Reveals Future Content

While Warsong just deployed, Supergiant Games already teases its third major update arriving "in coming months" per their Steam announcement. Though remaining in Early Access, the developers confirm core structures for both Underworld and Surface campaigns are finalized, now focusing on enriching existing content ahead of full release.

Post-Warsong priorities include:

　⚫︎　Mystery Weapons: Undiscovered Nocturnal Arms await players' mastery through upcoming gameplay systems
　⚫︎　Boss Overhauls: Signature encounters will evolve to deliver greater challenges and unpredictable mechanics
　⚫︎　Narrative Expansion: Melinoë's journey continues with deeper character relationships and subplot developments

The studio closed their announcement by thanking players worldwide: "Your support helps us craft Hades II into our most ambitious sequel - a worthy heir to the original that stands strong with its own surprises and refinements."

The Warsong Update is now live as a free download for all Hades II owners via Steam.