Supergiant Games has officially launched Hades II version 1.0, marking the transition from Early Access to the full release. This update represents the most significant milestone for the roguelike sequel, adding the long-awaited True Ending for Princess Melinoë, alongside a wide range of new systems, rebalancing efforts, and presentation upgrades. Players can now pursue 50 achievements, unlock fresh keepsakes, customize their familiars with new forms, and decorate the Crossroads with additional items.
On the gameplay front, the patch introduces sweeping adjustments to weapons, boons, and enemy encounters, designed to smooth out difficulty spikes and provide a more balanced combat experience. Quality-of-life changes, such as faster interactions, clearer visual feedback, and resource name adjustments, further refine the overall flow. Meanwhile, new music, art, and narrative content expand both the atmosphere and story depth, making this update the definitive version of Hades II.
Full Patch Notes
Core Content
- The True Ending: complete story conclusion for Princess Melinoë.
- 50 Achievements: retroactive progress supported with existing saves.
- Familiar Forms: cosmetic makeovers for animal companions.
- New Keepsakes: additional equippable items tied to characters.
- New Decorations: expanded customization for the Crossroads hub.
- New Artwork & Music: visual effects, environmental art, and stirring new tracks.
Combat and Balance
- Weapons:
- Sister Blades: increased attack damage and range.
- Umbral Flames: reduced special damage.
- Moonstone Axe: faster special, smoother dash cancel.
- Argent Skull: Omega Special channels faster.
- Boons:
- Hera, Poseidon, Apollo, Aphrodite, and others adjusted for balance and clarity.
- Notable changes include splash effects activating more reliably, nova area expansions, and dodge chance reductions.
- Fixed various inconsistencies across dual boons and descriptions.
- Enemies and Bosses:
- Rebalanced difficulty for Chronos, Scylla, Prometheus, and other foes.
- General reduction of abrupt difficulty spikes across regions.
Hexes and Path of Stars
- Adjusted upgrade placements and fixed stacking issues.
- Dark Side: reduced attack and special damage; clarified resonance and splendor effects.
- Night Bloom: corrected Rigor bonus application.
Keepsakes
- New keepsakes now available for discovery.
- Silken Sash (Arachne): increased starting armor.
Altar of Ashes
- Adjusted upgrade costs of several Arcana Cards.
Oath of the Unseen
- Stopper Perk stasis effect easier to anticipate.
- Drainer and Shielder perks more effective.
- Final rank of Vow of Rivals now requires reaching the True Ending.
- Increased Fear requirement for Bounties of the Infinite Abyss.
Quality of Life
- Resource rename: Prestige is now Kudos.
- Faster interactions for fishing, Tablet of Peace, and more.
- UI improvements with updated artwork, menus, and feedback.
Story and Characters
- Epilogue content and post-game narrative events.
- Expanded character development with new dialogue, gift events, and storylines.
- Additional voice acting and contextual lines for immersive storytelling.
Hades II is the sequel to Supergiant Games’ award-winning roguelike, continuing the mythic tale with Princess Melinoë as she battles through the Underworld against the forces of Chronos. Featuring fast-paced combat, branching storylines, and a richly stylized presentation, the game builds upon its predecessor while carving its own identity.
Will you chase the True Ending right away or explore the new achievements first?
