Supergiant Games just dropped a significant update for Hades 2, and it’s all about fixing what players didn’t love about the game’s ending. Released today, the patch adds new story events and scenes to address community feedback about the abrupt true ending.
What’s New
The update introduces additional events leading up to the true ending, plus fresh scenes that play after the credits roll. Players will need to complete more Underworld runs to reach the finale now, and Supergiant has revised key moments in the main ending sequences. There’s even a new incantation that lets you reset your story progress if you want to experience the enhanced ending again.
Beyond story tweaks, the patch includes balance changes for various boons and upgrades. The Witch’s Staff got buffs through Smolder Ring improvements, while Life Tax from Hades became more effective. Supergiant also squashed bugs affecting Olympian Keepsakes, Phantom enemies, and several boss encounters.
Why It Matters
The original true ending rubbed many players the wrong way. Reddit and gaming forums erupted with complaints about how certain characters acted out of nowhere and how rushed everything felt. The ending wrapped things up too neatly for a story about messy gods, leaving fans frustrated after dozens of hours invested.
Supergiant listened. Rather than completely rewriting their vision, they’re adding context to help the ending land better. It’s a smart compromise that respects both the developer’s intent and player feedback.
The Bottom Line
This patch shows Supergiant cares about getting Hades 2 right, even post-launch. The enhanced ending might not please everyone, but it’s worth experiencing if you felt let down the first time. Have you beaten the true ending yet, or are you waiting for the full 1.0 experience to feel complete?
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