After eager anticipation, a massive new Hades 2 update has arrived. Labeled "The Olympic Update", this humungous patch is brimming with all-new content, including unlocking a trip to the abode of the Olympian gods - a first for this beloved action rogue-lite series. Developer Supergiant Games has unveiled the wordy patch notes, detailing everything in store.Those wondering what awaits them in protagonist Melinoë's new adventures, we have all the details. Read on to learn all about The Olympic Update for Hades 2.Hades 2 The Olympic Update full patch notes exploredHighlightsNew Region: Can you reach Olympus, the mountain of the gods? And if so... can you save it?New Weapon: Wield the otherworldly might of Xinth, the Black Coat — the last of the Nocturnal ArmsNew Characters: Track down two new allies on their home turf and earn their favorNew Familiars: You now can bond with two new animal companions... once you find them!Crossroads Renewal: Unlock dozens of new cosmetic items to liven up the Crossroads your wayExpanded Story: Discover hours of new dialogue, as the plot thickens once you reach the new RegionWorld Map: Look for this new presentation when moving from one Region of the world to anotherMac Support: The game now runs natively on Macs on Apple M1 or laterNocturnal Arms & AbilitiesWitch's Staff: Reworked Special is faster and bounces between foesSister Blades: Reworked Special pierces foes and returns to you, potentially hitting foes more than onceUmbral Flames: Special projectiles spin left or right depending on your movementMoonstone Axe: reworked Special is a rising slash that strikes several times, but no longer blocks foesBlack Coat (new): Guard and retaliate with mighty Attacks, letting none escape with seeking SpecialsYour Dash is innately faster and more responsiveYou now can more reliably Dash out of hit-stun effects from certain foes' strikesIt should be easier to aim certain abilities using a gamepadAspects of the Nocturnal ArmsUmbral Flames (Moros): Re-scaled upgrades; slightly reduced fully-upgraded blast damageArgent Skull (Medea): increased Attack & Special damage; improved upgrades; Shells now load fasterBlack Coat: Added its own three different unlockable, upgradeable AspectsCrossroads CauldronEyes of Night and Darkness (new!): Makes Moon Monuments and Unseen Sigils sometimes appear in Locations, further described belowEarthly Fortune (new!): Lets you recycle unneeded resources at the Wretched Broker, in exchange for Prestige, used for decorative itemsSummoning of Musical Rhapsody: new! Required to summon the Music Maker, who lets you unlock different music to play in the CrossroadsSpreading of Ashes (new!): Lets you save multiple Arcana arrangements in the Altar of AshesFavored of All Keepsakes (new!): Lets you designate a Keepsake to auto-equip in the Training GroundsAbyssal Reflections (new!): Lets you re-attempt cleared Chaos Trials, and tracks your fastest timesBravery of Familiar Spirits (new!): Now required to upgrade your Animal FamiliarsArisen Troves (new!): Makes Infernal Troves sometimes appear in Surface LocationsSurge of Desecrating Pools (new!) Makes Pools of Purging appear between Underworld RegionsFrozen Lifespring (new!): Makes a Fountain Chamber sometimes appear in the new RegionAdjusted requirements and costs of several IncantationsMelinoë and Hecate now will sometimes conclude Incantations in unisonAltar of AshesThe Sorceress: Reworked - makes Omega moves faster; prior effect now on Silver Wheel (Hecate)The Swift Runner: no longer makes your Dash faster, since this effect now is innateDeath: added a new UI indicator for the effectStrength: reworked; now provides a global damage boost, if you have no Death Defiance effectsAdjusted upgrade costs of various CardsImproved contextual hints for upgrading GraspClarified descriptive text for various CardsKeepsakesEach of the two new allies you can meet has a unique Keepsake you can gain in the customary waySilver Wheel (Hecate): reworked — now slows everything around you while you channel Omega movesGold Purse (Charon): now affected by Gold-boosting Boons such as Affluence (Chaos)Improved feedback and fixes for when certain Keepsakes expire for the nightAdjusted placements of some Keepsakes in the Display Case (to make room for the new ones!)Clarified descriptive text for several KeepsakesBoons & BlessingsEach of the two new allies you can meet has their own blessings to aid in your taskAll Together (Hera): Renamed from Elementary Particles; now her Legendary, no longer a Hestia DuoCherished Heirloom (Hera x Demeter): Now also improves your current Keepsake, not just later onesSpiteful Strength (Hera x Hephaestus): Cut from game, though the effect can now be found in Wells of Charon in the new item Danaid DaggerBrave Face (Hera x Hephaestus): This is now a Duo and no longer offered by Hera aloneIncandescent Aura (Hera x Hestia) (new!): Whenever you restore Magick, damage surrounding foesFrosty Veneer: Reduced effectiveness (the minimum damage you can take is now increased)Ocean's Bounty (Poseidon): Ash and Psyche rewards now are guaranteed; updated presentationPlentiful Forage (Demeter): Reduced Life gainSnow Queen (Demeter): No longer blocks damage from Vow of Time (Oath)Love Handles (Aphrodite x Hephaestus): Raised effectivenessHeart Breaker (Aphrodite): Heartthrobs now deal reduced damage and require more Magick to appearSmithy Sprint (Hephaestus): Cut from game; replaced with...Stamp Rush (Hephaestus) (new!): After you Dash, occasionally create a blast around a nearby foeMint Condition (Hephaestus): Reduced invulnerability durationGrand Caldera (Hephaestus): Fixed Heroic Rarity, which previously was not stronger than EpicCrispy Coating (Hestia): Cut from game; replaced with...Hot Pot (Hestia) (new!): You have a chance to Dodge damage; this is doubled vs. Scorch-afflicted foesCinerary Circle (Hades) (new!): Whenever you use enough Magick, summon Soul Urns around you that deal area damage when destroyedLast Gasp (Hades): Bonus damage slightly reduced though now scales with number of Death Defiance effects used that night, not just how many you have missingPom Pom Pom (Echo) (new!): Double the Pom Lv. of your Boon with the highest Pom Lv.Boon Boon Boon (Echo): Now lets you choose one of three random Boons from the previous nightAdjusted names and descriptive text for several BoonsOther minor fixes and adjustmentsDaedalus Hammer UpgradesAdded all-new upgrades for the new weaponHook Knives (Blades): Cut from game, since this effect now is innate; replaced with...Reaper Knives (Blades) (new!): Your Specials have bonus Power and deal damage in a wider areaEmpowering Guard (Axe): Cut from game; replaced with...Siege Shredder (Axe) (new!): Your Special strikes farther ahead and deals bonus damageAdvancing Whirlwind (Axe): Cut from game; replaced with...Seething Marauder (Axe) (new!): Each of your Attacks also deals damage to surrounding foesAdjusted names and descriptive text for several Daedalus Hammer upgradesHexes & Path of StarsOverflow (new!): While using Lunar Ray, deal damage in an area around youImpact (new!): Lunar Ray has bonus Power when it first deals damage each EncounterSaturation (new!): Using Moon Water also fires your Omega Cast immediatelyConsequence (new!): Whenever Total Eclipse strikes a guardian, your next use of it is partially chargedEminence: Now a Sublime-quality upgrade for Total Eclipse, and incurs a Magick cost increaseTenacity: Now a Sublime-quality upgrade for Wolf Howl, and incurs a Magick cost increaseFrenzy: Now a Bright-quality upgrade for Wolf Howl, and no longer incurs a Magick cost increaseAdjusted several upgrades to use the condition After using your Hex this Encounter, instead of While your Hex is not readyClarified descriptive text for various Path of Stars upgradesWell of CharonDanaid Dagger (new!): Your Attacks and Specials are stronger while not empowered by Boons; previously this effect was on the Boon Spiteful Strength (Hera x Hephaestus)Sacrificial Hymn (new!): Sacrifice Boons will be offered as soon as possible, and your next is stronger; previously this effect was on the Boon Family Trade (Hera)Mist Veil (new!): After you use Magick, restore it rapidly up to a limit; previously this effect was on the Keepsake Silver Wheel (Hecate)Splintered Shield (new!): Gain some ArmorShrine of HermesFresh Sustenance (new!): Restores some LifeFresh Sustenance MAX (new!): Restores even more LifeShield Charm (new!): Gain some ArmorAegis Charm (new!): Gain even more ArmorKiss of Styx: Now also offered from the Shrine of Hermes (when you can use it)Now more likely to offer a restorative item of some sortAdjusted costs of various itemsFoes & DangersAdded a variety of foes to go with the all-new Region, including new Wardens and a new GuardianMade various adjustments to foes on the Surface route now that it has a third RegionChronos: Reduced downtime between phases; other minor adjustmentsEris: Various adjustments; in a surprisingly rational turn, she no longer is as prone to standing in flamesInfernal Beast: Resurfaces sooner after the battle's first phase; various minor adjustmentsPolyphemus: No longer summons Elite foes; other minor adjustmentsCharybdis: Reduced number of phases; flails with increased intensity and reduced downtimeHeadmistress Hecate: Now loses invulnerability sooner after her Sisters of the Dead are vanquishedFor certain ranged-attacking foes, fewer of them will fire at you all at onceVarious other minor changes to foes and combat encountersSpecial EncountersMoon Monuments (new!): These can appear after the Incantation Eyes of Night and Darkness, challenging you to vanquish a powerful Elite foe for a special rewardUnseen Sigils (new!): These can appear after the Incantation Eyes of Night and Darkness, challenging you to vanquish a group of foes without taking a hit for a special rewardReduced duration before Infernal Trove rewards may be collectedNemesis will no longer appear in place of Echo after the first time; she is less quick about gruffly running through exits; she is less quick to purchase items from CharonAdjusted Heracles combat encounter intensity; his first victim no longer appears as often near Location entrances; he now exits sooner afterwards; he now can sometimes appear in the new RegionIcarus is more effective against your common foes; he now can sometimes appear in the new RegionBoons of Hermes now may be offered among the options when you set forth each nightChaos Gates may appear sooner than before on the Surface route after a certain pointAdjusted intensity of Trial of the Gods encounters on the Surface; no longer occur in smaller LocationsAnimal FamiliarsRaki the Raven (new!): Pecks at foes and makes them vulnerable to Critical damageHecuba the Hound (new!): Grants more Magick, stuns foes, and digs up useful itemsYou are no longer prevented from upgrading Familiars more than once a night if you have the resourcesImproved presentation for various Familiar interactionsToula no longer appears in Erebus before you bond with her, only somewhere farther away...You can no longer upgrade Frinos in the area behind the tent, only in the Training GroundsAdjusted names and descriptive text for various Familiar upgradesLevel Design & EnvironmentsAdded an all-new Region and the various new Locations within itAdded new Locations to several other RegionsA Pool of Purging now appears in the space before TartarusFishing Points in various Locations are now easier to reachVarious minor fixes and improvements to various locationsFated List of Minor PropheciesMistress of Battle (new!): Rewards you for choosing various Boons of its namesakeMaster of Revelry (new!): Rewards you for choosing various Boons of its namesakeMistress of the Hunt (new!): Rewards you for choosing various Boons of ArtemisThe Black Coat (new!): Rewards you for choosing various Hammer upgrades for the new weaponHome in the Crossroads (new!): Rewards you for using Prestige to redecorate the CrossroadsBared Fangs (new!): Rewards you for vanquishing foes with each of the various Vow of Fangs perks from the Oath of the UnseenAdjusted requirements and rewards for fulfilling certain PropheciesResources & ReagentsAdded several new collectable resources, especially around the newly added RegionDarkness appears more frequently in Chaos; it now is offered sooner than beforeAdjusted how much Gold can be found in Ephyra and the Rift of ThessalyAdditional minor adjustments to some resource appearance ratesUpdated inventory hints and details for some resourcesOath of the UnseenVow of Panic: Cut from game; replaced with...Vow of Fangs (new!): Elite foes also gain a variety of nasty perksVow of Suffering: Cut from game; replaced with...Vow of Shadows (new!): Wardens also have shadow copies to make things tougher for youVow of Void (formerly Denial): Now has multiple ranks, each reducing your Grasp limitVow of Hubris (formerly Arrogance): Reduced Fear of second rank; reduced Magick primed per rankAdded new Testaments for the new weapon and RegionUpdated menu layout with improved feedback and more contextual hintsAdjusted names and descriptive text for several VowsArt & Visual FXAdded World Map presentation when moving between Regions in the Underworld or on the SurfaceAdded lots of new environment art, 3D models, animation, visual FX, and more for the new RegionAdded dozens of decorative cosmetic options to the Crossroads, unlocked through a new systemUpdated visual FX for Boons of HephaestusUpdated portrait art for CharonUpdated portrait art for Echo, though Narcissus will have to wait; their 3D models are still placeholdersUpdated portrait art for MedeaUpdated portrait art for Circe; her 3D model and piggies are still placeholdersUpdated portrait art for HadesUpdated portrait art, 3D model, and animations for IcarusUpdated 3D model for Hermes (though if you already saw him, you won't see him again for now...)Updated environment art outside the House of HadesUpdated visual FX for various foes in the Rift of ThessalyAdded icons for all the many different fish and fishlike things you can drag from the depthsUpdated most remaining placeholder UI iconsAdded new background artwork for dialogue scenes in OceanusAdded more unique visual FX for some Aspects of the Nocturnal ArmsSome of the panoramic vista scenes near the entrance to each Region now are easier to spotUpdated look of Fountains in various LocationsImproved look of using Spectral Gates between ships in the Rift of ThessalyImproved look of captain's wheels falling apart on ships in the Rift of ThessalyAdded more animations for OdysseusVarious other minor visual improvementsVoice & NarrativeAdded nearly 2,500 new voice lines, including new dialogue events for most charactersAdded more narrated Homer outcomes after a successful clearYou can make a new attempt to rouse Hypnos from his endless slumber, after a certain point...Expanded subplots about Narcissus & Echo, Arachne's Curse, and Dora's PastAdded Ambrosia gifting events for Dora and HecateUpdated names and descriptions of various fish and other water-dwelling creatures you can catchMelinoë now will identify nearby foes more oftenMelinoë now no longer takes credit when Toula catches a fish or fishlike thingMore characters have more responses to resource interactions in their vicinity, such as fishingYou can no longer gift Nemesis or Heracles while they are shopping (they're busy...)Various fixes and improvements to various eventsMusic & SFXAdded several new music pieces to accompany the newly-added Region and all its splendorsYou now can play most of the game's instrumental music tracks in the Crossroads, once you unlock them after the Incantation Summoning of Musical RhapsodyAdded all-new sound effects for the new weapon, some Boons of Hephaestus, and moreImproved audio feedback for various other Boons, Aspects, interactions, and abilitiesUpdated sound effects for using Spectral Gates between ships in the Rift of ThessalyAdjusted effect on Melinoë's voice after choosing Circe's Word of Smaller Stature or Greater GirthUpdated sound effect for picking up after ErisImprovements to audio mix and other minor changesMenus & UIUpdated Main Menu to reflect this Major UpdateUpdated how the contents of the Silver Pool are organizedUpdated each weapon's Aspects menu, splitting progress between Underworld and Surface routesUpdated Archived Trivia screen with more at-a-glance data and other improvementsUpdated Past Deeds screen in various ways; Chaos Trials no longer count as losses; all Keepsakes used each night now are listedAs part of the above changes, clear times for the Surface route are reset now that it is extendedLonger subtitles now scroll automatically, leaving room for another subtitle when neededImproved handling of cases when you have unusually many Boons and upgrades in the Boon Info menuRearranged Seeds and Plants in the Inventory menuAdded alternate icon for when you have sufficient resources tracked with a Forget-Me-NotAdded Location Reward preview icons when Vow of Forfeit (formerly Bitterness) will take effectAdded contextual tutorial about upgrading Animal Familiars and reviewing their upgradesImproved feedback on some menus whose listings extend to additional pagesReduced flashing when selling resources at the Wretched BrokerRemoved extraneous Familiar UI from the right-hand side of the in-game HUDImproved usability of Settings menu and its sub-menusReorganized some settings in the Gameplay and Accessibility menusImproved scrolling in Recent Remarks and Credits menusVarious other fixes and improvementsSettingsDash At Cursor (new!) Alternate way to Dash using mouse-and-keyboard inputAuto-Sprint (new!): Maintain your Sprint without having to press-and-holdReticle Magnetism (new!): Fine-tune the degree to which aimed abilities stick to foesMiscellaneousA certain companion now helps you redecorate the Crossroads after a certain pointEver-merciful Chronos no longer forcibly un-pauses your game during the fight, though will still let you know what he thinks in such situationsThe Victory Screen now appears if you successfully clear the Surface route, not just the UnderworldAdded Book of Shadows entries for new characters, foes, and moreAdjusted Book of Shadows relationship gauges and hints from Empath's Intuition (Cauldron)Improved presentation for starting, failing, and clearing Chaos TrialsAt the Wretched Broker, you now can press-and-hold to rapidly sell or recycleAdjusted placements of emotive animations on various character portraitsWhile brooding over the family portrait in the Crossroads, you may now snap out of it even soonerImproved presentation when Nemesis and Heracles suddenly exit after their EncountersIf a Fishing Point is present, you now can fish prior to talking to Arachne or other charactersAdjusted presentation when Heracles or Icarus make an appearanceSchelemeus now can withstand more punishment before falling to piecesHecate now teaches how to access Aspects of the Nocturnal Arms in the Crossroads, not just the edge of Erebus, if you've been focused on the Surface routeImproved tutorials for some HexesAdjusted small visual continuity details in the Hades FlashbackMinor adjustments to default settings for Dead Zone and similarAdded compatibility and bookmarking for Steam's Game Recording featureUpdated Credits, including dozens of musicians who contributed to our music for the new RegionUpdated Development Roadmap to reflect our progress and plans for the next Major UpdateUpdates and fixes to translations in all languagesImproved error messaging we hope no one will ever seeMade further optimizations to save filesBug FixesFixed Glamour Gain (Aphrodite) continuing to apply its effect even after it was replacedFixed Argent Skull Shells sometimes flying out of bounds in the battle against CharybdisFixed Witch's Staff (Momus) follow-up Omega moves firing without corresponding sound effectsFixed Umbral Flames (Moros) interactions with Warmth Gain (Hestia) and The Huntress (Arcana)Fixed Poms of Power unexpectedly removing the effect of Vow of Hubris (Oath) from BoonsFixed Deep Serpent not surfacing as expected if afflicted by CharmFixed name of King Vermin not appearing correctly after a certain pointFixed wheat in the Mourning Fields making no sound when you pass through itFixed various odd interactions between assorted BoonsFixed certain Boon effects not activating correctly in the Mourning Fields or Rift of ThessalyFixed Rod of Fishing bobber not being visible while fishing in some LocationsFixed Pom Slice sometimes applying its • 1 Lv. to Boons that do not benefitFixed various text and voiceover errorsMany other minor fixesHades 2 is currently available on PC via early access