Supergiant Gameshas announced that they are putting the final touches onHades 2for its official launch, after more than a year in early access.
Hades 2 — Final Touches Before Launch
Time moves inevitably — even forthe gods of Olympus in Hades 2, whose official release draws closer after a year in early access.
The game was released in May 2024 in Early Access, where it has continued to receive content updates in preparation for launch.
Now,Supergiant Gamesis one step closer to the finish line; but before that, they’re expanding the Hades sequel with a major update.
The game welcomes The Unseen Update, a large-scale expansion that redefines key aspects and sets the stage for the definitive 1.0 release.
A Turning Point in Development
According toSupergiant,this new patch marks a turning point in the development of the roguelike, which has been in constant evolution for over a year.
Although the final release date hasn’t been revealed yet, they confirm that they are already working on the final touches — including the conclusion of Melinoë’s story, integrated achievements, and a final layer of overall polish.
As they themselves state: “There’s still a lot of work to do, but the most important part is still to come. May the moonlight guide us.”
In terms of content,The Unseen Updateintroduces significant additions like new combat styles for theNight Weapons, enhanced spells thanks to moon magic and Olympian boons.
It also introduces the Oath of the Unseen, a mechanic that lets players face much more challenging versions of the Guardians, now with unique patterns and new surprises.
Narratively, optional events are added to build deeper relationships, with new illustrations, animations, and original music.
Free for Early Access Players
Available as a free download for allEarly Access users, this patch followsthe Olympian Update, which came packed with content in fall 2024.
However, once Hades 2 is officially released, it will be a timed console exclusive forNintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch 2, just like the first game.
Hades 2 Receives Second Major Update
A new Hades 2 update introduces Ares, the God of War who offers a new set of Boons and Gale the Jineta, a new animal companion
On a yet-to-be-determined date, Melinoë will embark on her final journey through the Underworld, ready to defeatCronos, the Titan of Time, to save Hades and the rest ofthe Olympian gods.
The official release of Hades 2 is finally approaching. The game will include brand-new content and all previous updates, arriving on PC and Nintendo consoles.
Patch Notes
Highlights
·Hidden Aspects: Each of the Nocturnal Arms now has a secret, final form to discover…
·Vow of Rivals: Reveal this in theOath of the Unseenfor all-new challenges from each Guardian
·Revamped Umbral Flames: The Flames of Ygnium now offer a smoother, snappier fighting style
·Godsent Hexes: ThePath of Starsnow can infuse each Selene Hex with a new Olympian power
·Forge Bonds: Grow closer than ever to a variety of characters in numerous new optional events
·New Wardens: Watch out for powerful new foes in Erebus and the City of Ephyra
·Shinier Artwork: Look for new visual flourishes such as ambient effects on character portraits
·New Music: Listen for new pieces including a hot new single from a certain band…
General Gameplay
· In standard Encounters, new waves of foes now spawn slightly sooner, reducing downtime
· Your melee strikes are no longer negated by certain obstacles(foes behind them now get hit)
· Many attacks that briefly stunned you now slow you instead, reducing cases of being ‘stun-locked’
· You now may exit Locations slightly sooner than before, right after collecting Rewards
· Melinoë’s Olympic Slam entrances onOlympusare faster and hit a slightly wider area
· Removed the infrequent second stage ofRod of Fishingsequences; the initial interaction is unchanged
Nocturnal Arms & Abilities
·Sister Blades: increased Omega Special damage
·Umbral Flames: reworked — adjusted properties of Attacks and Specials for improved flow and feel
·Black Coat: increased Attack, Omega Attack, and Omega Special damage
Aspects of the Nocturnal Arms
Witch’s Staff (Anubis)
:new!Create damage fields, draw foes in, and use Lone Shades to aid you
Sister Blades (Morrigan)
:new!Perform the devastating Blood Triad after your other moves
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Umbral Flames (Supay)
:new!Fire on foes automatically, supercharging shots when necessary
Moonstone Axe (Nergal)
:new!Obliterate foes with heavy strikes, and go berserk to restore Life
Argent Skull (Hel)
:new!Fire continually without the need for Shells
Black Coat (Shiva)
:new!Absorb Omega Special blasts to destroy foes when their Life runs low
·Witch’s Staff (Melinoë): reworked — now raises Magick and adds Power to your Specials
·Witch’s Staff (Circe): reworked — whenever you use Casts, so does your Animal Familiar; this creates a Psychic Leash between you that damages foes
·Sister Blades (Pan): Omega Special recovery time now scales with the number of blades thrown
·Umbral Flames (Melinoë): reworked — now adds Critical damage chance to Attacks and Specials
·Moonstone Axe (Charon): no longer increases duration of your Casts
·Argent Skull (Persephone): bonus Omega Special duration now charges from Olympian damage; reworked passive benefit now automatically raises Boon Lv.
·Black Coat (Nyx): Nightspawn hits now also activate Olympian effects from the strike you used
Altar of Ashes
·Excellence: now also increases the chance of finding Legendary Boons
·The Unseen: improved Magick restoration
· While in Insights mode, you now can Inspect max-rank Arcana Cards for a closer look
· Adjusted upgrade costs of some Arcana Cards
Oath of the Unseen
·Vow of Rivals:new!Makes each Guardian more challenging in unique ways; the first Rank affects the first Guardian of both the Underworld and Surface routes; prevail against both to reveal the next Rank, and so on
· Reduced Fear required for Surface victories to become
Night’s Champion
according toSchelemeus
📢 Added contextual feedback when Life restoration effects are being reduced by theVow of Scars
📢 The stasis effect from theStopperPerk from theVow of Fangsnow is easier to anticipate
Boons & Blessings
·Air Quality (Zeus): increased damage minimum
·Poseidon: Slip Curse replaced withFroth, which can make foes take a burst of damage when struck
·Tidal Ring (Poseidon): now hits foes in the binding circle instead of ahead, and inflicts Froth
·Breaker Rush (Poseidon): now deals more damage, and in an area around you
·Fluid Gain (Poseidon): cut from game; replaced with…
·Flood Gain (Poseidon): your Omega Moves briefly restore any Magick used, repeatable after a delay
·Sea Star (Poseidon): increased effect chance
·High Surf (Poseidon): increased damage
·Depth Charge (Poseidon): cut from game; replaced with…
·Ocean Swell (Poseidon):new!Your Omega Moves also launch a damaging wave, but use more Magick
·Slippery Slope (Poseidon): now also makes Froth deal more damage
·Prominence Flare (Apollo): increased damage
·Tranquil Gain (Demeter): Magick restoration effect starts sooner and is faster
·Frosty Veneer (Demeter): now reduces heavy damage above a certain threshold rather than capping it
·Aphrodite: Reduced duration of her Weak Curse
·Life Affirmation (Aphrodite): cut from game(sort of); replaced with…
·Spiritual Affirmation (Aphrodite):new!Gain max Life and Magick, and future increases are worth more
·Shameless Attitude (Aphrodite): reduced bonus damage
·Hephaestus: Vent Curse replaced withGlow, which makes foes take bonus damage
·Volcanic Strike (Hephaestus): increased damage
·Volcanic Flourish (Hephaestus): slightly reduced recharge time
·Uncanny Fortitude (Hephaestus): reduced Life gain
·Mint Condition (Hephaestus): cut from game(sort of); replaced with…
·Security System (Hephaestus):new!At the start of each Encounter, gain a lot of Armor, but only briefly
·Heavy Metal (Hephaestus): reworked — gain Armor and deal more weapon damage based on it
·Hestia: Increased damage rate of her Scorch Curse; fixed Scorch not counting as a damaging effect from Olympians, for interactions with Boons such asRallying Cry (Ares)
·Flame Flourish (Hestia): increased Scorch damage
·Heat Rush (Hestia): reworked — now leaves a damaging trail, and reduces damage you take from burning
·Burnt Offering (Hestia): cut from game; replaced with…
·Snuffed Candle (Hestia):new!Deal bonus damage to isolated foes; previouslySingle Elimination (Ares)
·Fire Walk (Hestia): cut from game; replaced with…
·Fire Away (Hestia):new Legendary!Your Casts destroy many foes' ranged shots and inflictScorch
·Ares: Improved visual clarity of Blood Drops, now calledPlasma
·Mortal Gain (Ares): cut from game; replaced with…
·Grisly Gain (Ares):new!Striking foes may spill Plasma, which also restores Magick when collected
·Single Elimination (Ares): cut from game; this effect now is on a newHestiaBoon,Snuffed Candle
·Mean Streak (Hermes): increased duration of stacking damage bonus
·Easy Shot (Artemis): increased damage
·Shadow Pounce (Artemis): now gives Omega Moves a chance to deal Critical damage after you Dash
·Whispered Prayer (Artemis):new!Your Hex may deal Critical damage
·Divine Dash (Athena): reduced Deflect duration to match the original game
·Task Force (Athena):new!Your Godsent Hexes can be used more times per Encounter
·Worry Free (Dionysus): now gives a random amount of bonus Life within a range, rather than a set amount
·Personal Loan (Dionysus):new!Give up all your Gold; after the next Guardian, gain it back, with interest!
·Reckless Abandon (Dionysus):new!Your Attacks deal random damage from a set range of values
·Cinerary Circle (Hades): now spawns fewer, stronger Soul Urns that hit a wider area
·Gigaros Dash (Hades):new!Your Dash damages surrounding foes and briefly makes them take more damage from your Attack and Special
·Unseen Ire (Hades): no longer one of his initial offerings, but is offered after a certain point
·Moonlight Dress (Arachne): reworked — Outfit makes your Hexes charge using less Magick than before; the previous effect is now calledGilded Dress
·Crimson Dress (Arachne):new!Outfit makes you deal more damage after each Encounter
·Gold Gold Gold (Echo):new!After your next purchase from Charon, gain another at no extra charge
·Gift Gift Gift (Echo):new!In the next Region, gain the basic effect of your current Keepsake
·Harm for the Afflicted (Medea):new!Inflicting Curses also deals damage to unafflicted foes
·Word of Greater Girth (Circe): now also raises your max Life
·Hymn to the Eye of Night (Circe):new!Your Hex deals bonus damage
·Turning to a Simple Form (Circe):new!Your Omega Moves have a chance to inflict Morph
·Ingenious Strike (Icarus): reworked — now gives bonus Lv. to your Attack Boon
·Ingenious Flourish (Icarus): reworked — now gives bonus Lv. to your Special Boon
·Full Service (Icarus):new!One of your Hammer enchantments is upgraded to Rank II
·Note:Several of the new blessings noted above require first having reached a certain point in your relationship with the corresponding character
· Also adjusted power levels of variousDuoBoons, including…
·Thermal Dynamics (Zeus x Hestia): increased Scorch damage
·Golden Rule (Hera x Poseidon): increased bonus damage from Gold
·Brave Face (Hera x Hephaestus): reduced damage resistance from Magick
·Incandescent Aura (Hera x Hestia): increased damage
·Natural Selection (Poseidon x Demeter): increased chance of improved Rarity
·Scalding Vapor (Poseidon x Hestia): adjusted to work with the new Froth Curse
·Love Handles (Aphrodite x Hephaestus): reduced Heartthrob damage
·Carnal Pleasure (Aphrodite x Ares): now has a chance of creating a Heartthrob instead of guaranteeing one
·Chain Reaction (Hephaestus x Hestia): reduced timing window for the effect
· Removed several cases where Boons affecting your Cast prevented other such Boons from being offered
· Additional adjustments to some Boon bonuses from Rarity andPoms of Power
· Further clarifications to descriptions for various Boons
· Various other minor fixes and adjustments
Daedalus Hammer Upgrades
·Melting Swipe (Staff): reworked — Your Dash-Strike now deals heavy damage to Armor, instead of destroying a percentage of the total; adjustedMeltingupgrades for other weapons accordingly
·Hidden Helix (Flames): reworked — Your Specials create a bonus projectile; formerlyTriple Helix
·Enduring Coil (Flames):new!Your Omega Special lasts longer
·Possessed Array (Skull): losing Magick from retrieving Shells no longer charges your Hex
· Added unique enchantments for Hidden Aspects, replacing ones that do not work with them, including:
Mirrored Ankh (Staff)
:new!Your Omega Attack creates another damage field ahead of the first
Soulfilled Ankh (Staff)
:new!Your Attacks gain Power and hit a larger area
Scarab Etchings (Staff)
:new!Your Lone Shades deal bonus damage and may reappear after they hit
Phantom Etchings (Blades)
:new!Your Blood Triad combo deals even more damage
Banshee Brand (Blades)
:new!Your Blood Triad combo has a chance to strike once more
Demonic Cell (Flames)
:new!As long as you Sprint, your Attacks and Specials have bonus Power
Heaven Splitter (Axe)
:new!Your Attack hits multiple times, but you’re able to only perform the first slam
Iron Core (Axe)
:new!Your Berserk effect lasts longer and restores more Life per foe struck
Garmr Gaze (Skull)
:new!Your Attacks shoot farther and deal bonus damage
Leering Glance (Skull)
:new!Your Attack shots bounce to one more foe and deal bonus damage on that hit
Runic Driver (Skull)
:new!Your Specials fly faster and deal more damage for each foe struck
Venerated Relic (Skull)
:new!Your Valkyrie effect lasts longer
Nirvana Engine (Coat)
:new!During your Destructive effect, you’re able to destroy foes with more Life
Elephant Rockets (Coat)
:new!Your Specials have more Power and fly straight ahead
Counter Supreme (Coat)
:new!After blocking with your Omega Attack, become Destructive
Awakened Rockets (Coat)
:new!Absorbing blasts from your Omega Special also fires your Special
Mooncrest Riser (Coat)
:new!Your Dash-Strike hits a larger area and deals bonus damage
· Adjusted names and descriptions for several Daedalus Hammer upgrades
Hexes & Path of Stars
·Temper of Zeus:new!Godsent upgrade makes yourTwilight Curseshot strike foes near it with lightning
·Nurture of Hera:new!Godsent upgrade makes yourNight Bloomservant faster and stronger
·Prize of Poseidon:new!Godsent upgrade makesMoon Wateralso create several restorative items
·Squall of Demeter:new!Godsent upgrade makes all foes take damage duringPhase Shift
·Shine of Apollo:new!Godsent upgrade makesLunar Rayfire a bigger solar-infused beam
·Allure of Aphrodite:new!Godsent upgrade makes you keep spawning Heartthrobs duringDark Side
·Hand of Hephaestus:new!Godsent upgrade makes you deal a damaging blast after usingWolf Howl
·Hearth of Hestia:new!Godsent upgrade makes you rapidly inflict Scorch on all foes duringTotal Eclipse
·Lance of Ares:new!Godsent upgrade makes you inflict Wounds wheneverSky Fallhits
·Twilight Curse: now deals damage in addition to inflicting Morph
·Bearing (Lunar Ray): reworked — now grants Armor that lasts for the duration of the Hex
·Revulsion (Twilight Curse): cut from game; replaced with…
·Spread (Twilight Curse):new!Your Hex can bounce to more foes
·Infection (Twilight Curse): now inflicts any Curses you’re able to inflict, not just ones currently active
·Finality (Night Bloom): cut from game; replaced with…
·Eruption (Night Bloom):new!Your raised servants deal bonus damage the first time they hit
·Saturation (Moon Water): your Omega Cast that fires automatically now can also deal Critical damage
·Tenacity (Wolf Howl): reworked — now grants Armor that lasts for a brief while
·Eminence (Total Eclipse): reworked — now grants Armor that lasts for the duration of the Hex
·Knuckle Bones (Odysseus): reduced damage resistance
· After you Forge Bonds with characters, their Keepsake spot now will have additional art and flavor text
· Swapped positions of the Eris and Charon Keepsakes for reasons known only to the chthonic gods…
· Apollo’s Keepsake formerly known as Purest Hope now calledHarmonic Photon
·Fig Leaf (Dionysus),Discordant Bell (Eris), andLion Fang (Heracles)no longer activate in the optional sub-rooms ofEphyra
Animal Familiars
· Increased chance of finding corresponding resource type based on which Familiar is with you
·Frinos,Hecuba, andGaleperform their resource-gathering actions faster than before
· Adjusted requirements for recruitingHecubaandGale, which now can happen sooner than before
· AdjustedGalespawn point on
to make her easier to find
Resources & Reagents
·Gemstones:new!Found in certain circumstances and mainly used in exchange forPrestige
· Finding reagents inChaosno longer reduces the chance of finding other reagents soon after
📢Lotusis used with fewer Incantations than before
· Resource formerly known as Plasma now calledFlux
Well of Charon
·Faint Flicker: reduced Gold cost and raised the average amount of Psyche gained
Foes & Dangers
- · Added a new variation ofeveryGuardian Encounter when the newVow of Rivals (Oath)is in effect
adjusted various behaviors, including Egg spawns; reduced damage of some moves
adjusted various behaviors, including summoned Tempus allies
·Prometheus: adjusted various behaviors; his landing spot is no longer as predictable after his Flame Strikes
·Headmistress Hecate: her Twilight Curse now can
turn you into other types of critters
after certain events
Master-Slicer
:new!Warden added toErebus
:new!Supporting foe added to the
Erymanthian Boar
:new!Warden added toEphyra
:new!Supporting foe added to the final Vow of Rivals fight in the Underworld
Eye of Typhon
:new!Warden encounter added to theSummit
·King Vermin: adjusted various behaviors, becoming somewhat stronger than before
·The Verminancer: now spawns Crawlers continually, becoming somewhat stronger than before
·Talos: reduced damage of shield throw attack
·Auto-Forcer: slightly increased damage of swipe attack
·Auto-Watcher: reduced rate of fire
·Satyr Raider: slightly reduced damage
·Satyr Goldpike: reduced damage
·Satyr Sapper: reduced range of ranged attack; slightly reduced damage
·Satyr Supplicant: reworked — now has an all-new look and abilities
·Blasket: reduced rate of fire
· Various other minor changes to foes and combat encounters
Level Design & Environments
· Most Guardian Encounters now have an all-new Location when theVow of Rivals (Oath)is in effect
📢 Adjusted cases where Encounters onOlympuscould sometimes have long delays between waves
📢 Adjusted theRift of ThessalyRegion to reduce cases where it could be too long or too short; special Locations now appear more consistently
· Rubble from ruined Pillars inTartarusno longer stops you but is destroyed instead
· Added several new Locations to theSummit
· Various minor fixes and improvements to various Locations
Chaos Trials
·Chaos Above:new!Battle through theSurfaceroute with a fully randomized loadout
·Great Chaos Above:new!All-randomSurfaceroute, with random Oath Vows for good measure
·Chaos Below:new!Battle through theUnderworldroute with a fully randomized loadout
·Great Chaos Below:new!All-randomUnderworldroute, with random Oath Vows for good measure
·Trial of the Maiden:new!Hecate-themed Trial set inErebuswith the Vow of Rivals in effect
·Trial of the Flock:new!Polyphemus-themed Trial set inEphyrawith the Vow of Rivals in effect
·Trial of the Drifter:new!Scylla-themed Trial set inOceanuswith the Vow of Rivals in effect
·Trial of the Fairest:new!Eris-themed Trial set inThessalywith the Vow of Rivals in effect
·Trial of the Jackal:new!Wield the Hidden Aspect of the Witch’s Staff throughEphyra
·Trial of the Banshee:new!Wield the Hidden Aspect of the Sister Blades throughOceanus
·Trial of the Daemon:new!Wield the Hidden Aspect of the Umbral Flames through theMourning Fields
·Trial of the Marauder:new!Wield the Hidden Aspect of the Moonstone Axe throughThessaly
·Trial of the Outcast:new!Wield the Hidden Aspect of the Argent Skull throughErebus
·Trial of the Supreme:new!Wield the Hidden Aspect of the Black Coat throughOlympus
· Adjusted several Trials based on changes to Aspects or other key details
The Crossroads Renewal Project
· Added decorativeArcana Card Backs, for use with your Arcana layouts in theAltar of Ashes
· Adjusted visuals in some parts of the Crossroads, such as the Fishing Pier and the exit to the Tent
·Erisnow will vandalize her corner of the Crossroads when she appears
· AdjustedDoraspawn point in the Taverna
· Adjusted Prestige costs of some cosmetic items; more are affordable early on
· It now is easier to navigate around the Soil Plots in the Crossroads
Crossroads Cauldron
·Quickening of Sentimental Value:new!Accelerates the rate at which Keepsakes rank up
·Gathering of Subterranean Riches:new!Grave Thirst grants Gemstones when you vanquish a Guardian
·Revival of a Desecrating Pool:new!Restores the Pool of Purging in Tartarus(if you haven’t already)
·Bounties of the Infinite Abyss:new!You may find an extra reward if you have enough active Oath Vows
·Green Hand of Gaia:new!Gain the ability to harvest all grown plants in your garden at once
·Greater Sowing of Gardens:new!Gain the ability to plant multiple seeds of the same type all at once
·Greatest Gift of Gaia:new!Verylate-game ability to harvest resources automatically on exiting Locations
· Also look for several other new Incantations related to story progress…
· Adjusted costs and requirements of several Incantations, particularly ones discovered relatively early on
Fated List of Minor Prophecies
·Godsent Favor:new!Rewards you for choosing various Godsent Hex upgrades
·Soundest of Sleepers:new!Rewards you for waking Hypnos, though
·Haunted by the Past:new!Rewards you for helping Dora with her forgetfulness…
·Familiar Confidant:new!Rewards you for confiding in Frinos night after night
·Denizens of the Depths:new!Rewards you for catching a variety of water denizens
·Beyond Familiar:new!Rewards you for fully upgrading one of your Animal Familiars
·Breadth of Knowledge:new!Rewards you for unlocking every Arcana Card
·Born to Win:new!Rewards you for fulfilling a particular request from Primordial Chaos
·Improbable Outcomes:new!Rewards you for clearing any of the all-random Chaos Trials twice in a row
·Unrivaled Prowess:new!Rewards you for seeing every Guardian with the Vow of Rivals in effect
·Shadow of Doom:new!Rewards you for vanquishing each of the different Wardens on the Surface route
· :new!Rewards you for reaching with the Hidden Aspect of the Staff
· :new!Rewards you for reaching with the Hidden Aspect of the Blades
· :new!Rewards you for reaching with the Hidden Aspect of the Flames
· :new!Rewards you for reaching with the Hidden Aspect of the Axe
· :new!Rewards you for reaching with the Hidden Aspect of the Skull
· :new!Rewards you for reaching with the Hidden Aspect of the Coat
·The Unseen Sentinel:new!Rewards you for unlockingallAspects of the Nocturnal Arms
· Minor changes to requirements and rewards of several other Prophecies
Book of Shadows
· Added new entries for various foes added in this update
· Added moreEmpath’s Intuition (Cauldron)hints about how to grow closer with various characters
· Added moreInsight Into Offerings (Cauldron)details, such as which Daedalus Hammer enchantments do not work with others
Menus & UI
· UpdatedMain Menuto reflect thisMajor Update
· Added animations to thePlayscreen
· Updated artwork and animations for theOptionsscreen and various sub-screens
· Adjusted look of various combat UI elements
· Adjusted look of Objectives UI elements
· Adjusted look of the damage shroud that appears when you get hit and are at low Life
· Added unique artwork for many info banners, such as when entering new Regions
📢Past Deedsscreen now will display Commendation messages from any futureVictory Screens
· Updated layout, artwork, and animations for theFated Listscreen
· Updated some animations for theAltar of Ashesscreen
· Updated artwork and animations for theSilver Poolscreen
· Updated artwork and animations for theAspects of the Nocturnal Armsscreens
· Updated layout, artwork, and animations for theOath of the Unseenscreen
· Updated artwork for theFamiliar Bondsscreen… for each different Familiar!
· Updated artwork for thePast Deedsscreen
· Updated artwork for theArchived Triviascreen
· Updated formatting and animations for theBook of Shadowsscreen
· Updated artwork and added animations for theGifts of the Moonscreen
· Updated artwork and animations for thePath of Starsscreen
· Updated artwork for theVictory Screenfor both Underworld and Surface routes
· Updated layout and artwork for theFair Tradescreen whenNemesishas an exchange
· Updated artwork and animations for theCharon’s Gold Rewardsscreen
· Updated artwork for theWell of Charonscreen
· Updated artwork for thePool of Purgingscreen
· Updated artwork for theShrine of Hermesscreen
· Updated artwork for theKeepsakesscreen
· Updated background artwork for theDaedalus Hammerscreen
· Updated icons for various types ofDeath Defianceeffects
· Adjusted look of Keepsake Rank stars
· Adjusted look ofTablet of PeaceUI elements
· Added a warning if you attempt to exit theControlsmenu with any unmapped control inputs
· Various other minor fixes and improvements
Art & Visual FX
· Updated artwork and animation for the intro when you first start a new game
· Added this artwork and animation to the narratedHomeroutcomes after a successful clear
· Added new transition animations when leaving one Location and entering another
· Added ambient animations to many resource and reward items
· Added ambient visual FX to many character portraits
· Added new narrative background art to some regions
· Added visual FX and animations to some narrative background art
· Updated portrait art and added 3D model and animations forNarcissus
· Updated portrait art forCerberus
· Updated portrait art for the inTartarus
· Added Hot Springs portrait for
· Added portrait variation forNemesis
· Added portrait variation forMoros
· Added portrait variation forDora
· Added portrait variation forArachne
· Added portrait variation forScylla
· Added portrait variation forPrometheusfor when he’s defeated
· Added minor portrait variations forMelinoë
· Added minor portrait variations forEris
· Added 3D model and animations forEcho
· Added 3D model and animations forCirceand herPiggies
· Added animations for various characters to go with the newVow of Rivalsbattles
· Added alternateReturn to Shadowanimation for when Melinoë prevails on a given night
· Updated some animations forPrometheus
· Updated some animations for
· Updated visual FX for when various Olympians appear to offer their Boons
· Updated presentation when usingChange of Fateeffects to alter offered choices
· UpdatedHecatepre-fight animation and presentation when vanquishing her
· UpdatedScyllapre-fight animation and presentation when vanquishing her
· Updated presentation when vanquishing theInfernal Beast
· Updated presentation when vanquishingChronos
· UpdatedPolyphemuspre-fight animation
· Updated presentation when vanquishingCharybdis
· UpdatedErispre-fight animation and presentation when vanquishing her
· UpdatedPrometheuspre-fight animation
· UpdatedNemesisentrance animation when she drops in
· Updated visual FX whenHadesgrants his blessings
· Updated visual FX for some Sheep types while facingPolyphemus
· Updated visual FX forDorawhile she’s hidden
· Updated visual FX forGrave Thirst
· Updated visual FX in the events
· Updated various visual FX to improve visual clarity in combat in some instances
· Updated artwork for Heracles Wall-Scroll cosmetic that may be added in Melinoë’s tent
· Updated presentation when removing the Cauldron’s lid after Alchemy
· Updated environment art in the sequence
· Updated visual FX art in the sequence
· Updated environment art near spawn point in the Location between Erebus and Oceanus
· Added visual FX to Hot Springs character portraits
· Added visual FX for Gold Urns found on theSummit
· Added more guests to the never-ending feast of Dionysus onOlympus
· Added color-coordinated emotive icons for the Supportive Shade
· Numerous other minor visual fixes and improvements
Voice & Narrative
· Added many new story events for various characters
· Added many new contextual voice lines for Melinoë and other characters
· Several characters now have all of their Gift events(others are still to be added)
· As part of this, Melinoë may now grow closer with certain characters, if so desired
· now can be persuaded to return to the Crossroads after a certain point
· You now can eventually help
· You now can make another attempt to , after a certain point…
· Events with pairs of Olympians should be more frequent when offeredDuo Boons
·Artemiswill show up singing in the Crossroads slightly less often
·Selenenow will sometimes comment when you
· Added still more narratedHomeroutcomes after a successful clear
· Adjusted various early-game narrative events
· Adjusted priorities and requirements for various voice lines and narrative events
· Numerous other minor changes and improvements
Music & SFX
· Added new songs from , one for the Region and one for the show
· Added music theme forNarcissus
· Added alternateVow of Rivalstheme for
· Added unlockable versions of each of these to theMusic Maker
· Added sound effects for each of the Hidden Aspects; updated sound effects for several others
· Added sound effects for newly added foes and Encounters
· Added more ambient sound effects to various Locations, including on the World Map between Regions
· Updated sound effects for the intro when you first start a new game
· Updated sound effects for successfully clearingChaos Trialsand returning to the Crossroads
· Updated sound effects for various menu screens
· Updated sound effects for some foes and Encounters
· Updated sound effects for restoring Magick
· Other minor changes and improvements
·Auto-Fire: now lets you select either a press-and-hold Auto-Fire modifier or a one-press toggle
Miscellaneous
· UpdatedDevelopment Roadmapto reflect our progress and what to expect in ourv1.0launch
· Melinoë now reappears in the Crossroads faster than before after her Return to Shadow sequence
· Improved priorities for the various Commendation messages that may appear on theVictory Screen
· Shade Suitors near Narcissus are more emotive in some cases
· Melinoë will more accurately identify where she first met the new disciples of Schelemeus
· Melinoë’s character portrait will appear larger or smaller when she has Circe’sWord of Greater GirthorWord of Smaller Stature, respectively
· Improved placements where yourAnimal Familiarappears in various Locations
·Animal Familiarsnow will greet Melinoë when they first appear in the Training Grounds
· The slowing effects from Statues of Demeter on Olympus no longer impede Heracles
· It now is easier to tell when you reveal a reward from one of the Arachne cocoons
· Added a hint on how to exit the Crossroads for new players who don’t find it right away
· Adjusted how often the phases of the Moon change in the Training Grounds vista and elsewhere
· Adjusted costs of upgrading Gathering Tools in theSilver Pool
· Save Slots in the Play Menu now show yourPrestigerather than Grasp, once you advance far enough
📢 The Gameplay Timer pauses automatically in a few more instances, such as theEphyravista scene
· UpdatedCreditswith several additional contributors
· Updates and fixes to translations in all languages
· Various optimizations for improved performance on some system configurations
📢 Fixed issues preventingGorgon Amulet (Athena)from activating onMount Olympus
📢 Fixed cases whereHermesBoons would not start appearing when expected on newer save files
📢 Fixed various interactions betweenWinner’s Circle (Hermes)and other Cast Boons
· FixedSlow Cooker (Hestia)adding Power to more than Attacks and Specials, contrary to the description
· FixedAcceptance of Another Fatenot re-randomizing the effects of certain Keepsakes
· FixedTrusty Shield (Hephaestus)removing Armor if it later gained Rarity
· Fixed cases where bothArtemisandAthenacould appear in the same Encounter(they work alone)
· FixedEngraved Pin (Moros)sometimes not deactivating the effect ofStrength (Arcana)as expected
· FixedRakileaving all the work to you inOceanusexit-unsealing Encounters
· Fixed theChronosentry in theBook of Shadowsnot always appearing as expected
· Fixed cases ofOdysseusincorrectly identifying recently harvested Plants
· Fixed visual issue where theSnow Queen (Demeter)shield did not move with Melinoë in some cases
· Many other minor fixes
Quote of the Patch
‘Now wailing in fear, we rowed on up those straits, Scylla to starboard, dreaded Charybdis off to port, her horrible whirlpool gulping the sea-surge down, down.’
