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Hades 2 Update: Main Weapons Overhaul & Charon Time Power

Jun 05, 2024 10:33 AM

Hades 2 is rolling out its second patch, bringing significant updates to Melinoë's five core weapons and an overhaul of Daedalus Hammers. The patch aims to enhance combat by tweaking weapon balance and speed. Changes include modifications to Witch's Staff, Sister Blades, Umbral Flames, Moonstone Axe, and Argent Skull, with most weapons receiving a mix of speed adjustments and special abilities tweaks. Additionally, Charon, the merchant, now pauses all timers, creating a more strategic gameplay dynamic. These updates, based on community feedback, should align the game closer to player expectations as it continues its early access journey.

What are the main changes in Hades 2's second patch?

The primary updates involve revamping Melinoë's five main weapons, refining their speed and special abilities. Daedalus Hammers have also been comprehensively overhauled, with many new effects replacing older ones. Moreover, timers now pause in the presence of Charon, adding a new aspect to the gameplay strategy.

Hades 2, developed by Supergiant Games, builds on the success of its predecessor by diving deeper into ancient Greek mythology. As Melinoë, players navigate the Underworld, facing mythological foes and unlocking new powers. This second patch is part of the game's ongoing development in early access, aiming to refine mechanics and address community feedback before the full release.



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Stimpy Stimpy commented on: 2024-06-05 10:54:03
The second patch for Hades 2 looks like a game-changer, especially with the weapon tweaks and the strategic pause mechanic with Charon. It's awesome to see Supergiant Games actively responding to community feedback to refine the combat experience even further
Mr. Bison Mr. Bison commented on: 2024-06-05 10:48:04
Loving the updates in Hades 2's second patch Supergiant is really nailing the community-driven tweaks, especially with the weapon rebalances and that sweet Charon timer pause—looks like the gameplay's going to be even more strategic and dynamic.
N3rdo N3rdo commented on: 2024-06-05 10:42:05
Loving the direction Hades 2 is heading with these updates Tweaks to Melinoë's weapons and the Daedalus Hammers' overhaul should make combat even more engaging, while the new pause function with Charon adds a nice layer of strategy—can't wait to see how it all plays out in early access.
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