The Hades 2 Olympic Update arrives, expanding the story and adding a new weapon, animal familiars, and more

As if we weren’t all bogged down by October releases already, Supergiant Games has surprise-launched the next chapter of the Hades 2 story with the Olympic Update. The massive update brings more weapons, familiars, gods, and story content to the game.

The patch notes released for the update are absolutely dizzying and, as expected, are given the black bar treatment for spoilers. It makes sense considering that the Olympic Update expands the game with a new area to explore and more story to unveil. For those who have scraped up everything Hades 2 had to offer up to this point, rejoice. You have a great reason to return to the Crossroads.

Hades 2 Olympic Update expands the story and brings back fan-favorite gods

If you’ve seen the trailer above, then you likely already experienced what we in the business refer to as the “wandering eye syndrome.” Indeed, Dionysus is making his Hades 2 debut, and the boon he seems to be bringing is barely being held back by leopard-spotted swim briefs. Athena is also returning, hopefully with her exceptional deflection boons.

Your arsenal in Hades 2 is fully complete with a new weapon, while some older arms got changed. A new Nocturnal Arms called the Black Coat is now available to unlock. It appears to be akin to an ancient jetpack with homing rocket special attacks. Speaking of which, Special attacks have been reworked for the Witch’s Staff, Sister Blades, Umbral Flames, and Moonstone Axe.

The Crossroads is getting updated in a big way. The expansion not only brings more Incantations, but you will be able to unlock “dozens” of cosmetic items to decorate the place Melinoë calls home. Unlocking them requires you to use a “new system,” which we’ll have to check out soon.

Animal Familiars have received an update as well. There are two more animal friends to bring to the Crossroads, though the patch notes don’t hint at where you can find them. Toula the cat’s initial Erebus appearance has been changed to “somewhere farther away.” You’ll also need to complete a new Incantation called Bravery of Familiar Spirits in order to upgrade Familiars.

The Olympic Update contains so much more than the above. There are reworks for the Altar of Ashes and Keepsakes, additional conversations, and more upgrades for the Daedalus Hammer, Hexes, Well of Charon, and Shrine of Hermes… I can go on. Rather than that, you should take a look at the patch notes before diving back into the game.