Hades 2 announced at The Game Awards 2022, set to be released in early access for player feedback
Hades 2 from Supergiant Games has been officially revealed at The Game Awards 2022. After making headlines and waves in the roguelike genre with Hades, the sequel is set to showcase a brand new saga that will pit the protagonist against Cronus.
Right off the bat, the game looks far more polished and detailed than the prequel. Building upon the success of the first installment, fans are already excited for this one. They'll be playing as Melinoe, who just so happens to be the sister of Zagreus. That said, here's a bit more information on the sequel.
As mentioned by Geoff Keighley, Hades 2 goes into early access sometime in 2023, which, given the level of polish we observed in the gameplay already, likely won't be long. Players will no doubt be hoping it goes live sometime before the second quarter of 2023.
Moving on from the timeline, the second installment of the game will feature a new protagonist named Melinoe. However, the game itself very much seems to be a direct sequel to the original, given how the trailer plays out.
That said, it'll be interesting to see how diverse the developers make her in terms of playstyle. Given that she has arcane/magical abilities, seeing them play out in the game would be interesting, to say the least.
According to the developers, players will be able to explore a bigger, deeper mythic world while vanquishing the forces of the Titan of Time. They'll be able to use the full might of Olympus to overcome setbacks and reach the end of the storyline.
Players will also be able to infuse Melinoe's weapons using ancient magick to make them more powerful. Much like the prequel, Hades 2 players will be able to gain boons from well over a dozen Olympian Gods, including Zeus, who can be seen shackled to
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