AlthoughHades 2already has dozens of hours of content available to play, it’s still in Early Access and hasn’t been officially released. As it’s still in Early Access, much of its content, notably the ending of its main story, isn’t available. Other parts ofHades 2, such as new weapon aspects, will likely also only be released alongside its official launch for a variety of reasons.
IfHades 2’s weapon aspects are scaled like its predecessor, the final aspects will likely be the most powerful versions of the weapons. SomeHades 2Early Access players may find it frustrating that the most powerful weapons have been excluded from Early Access, and will likely be unavailable until launch.Hades 2’s biggest content patchrecently included a very difficult final boss battle where more powerful aspects of the arms would have been helpful, but reserving the weapons' final forms forHades 2’s official launch will ultimately be more rewarding for Early Access players.
The Case For Revealing All Weapon Aspects During Hades 2’s Early Access
Hades 2’s recent content patch added a massive amount of story content to its surface route, which included an incredibly difficult final area and final boss fight. The patch was also accompanied by acompletely new weapon, the Black Cloak, but the existing weapons received some adjustments that depowered them in some crucial ways that required a fundamental rethinking on the part of players.
Debuffing Existing Weapon Aspects
In particular, the Moonstone Axe received a massive debuff that required a change in strategy and gameplay, where it no longer reflects incoming attacks while charging its Omega attack during the entire charge duration. This is a massive debuff, and uprooted the playstyle of many players that the addition of the Black Coat didn’t circumvent.
Including the final aspects of the Nocturnal Arms would likely correct this imbalance. Instead, players have had to rethink their tactics, switch up their weapons entirely to abandon the Moonstone Axe until it’s rebalanced, or wait until a new solution has been found. Including thefinal weapon aspects of the Nocturnal Armscould help the balance, or introducing entirely new weapons in addition to the Black Coat.
The Case Against Revealing All Weapon Aspects During Hades 2’s Early Access
Early Access can’t reveal everything aboutHades 2, and it’s essential thatSupergiant Games leaves plenty of exciting and engaging content forHades 2’s official launchfor Early Access players to discover. While story content is one of the most important parts of this, the most powerful weapon aspects should also be something reserved forHades 2’s official launch.
Taking Inspiration from the Infernal Arms of Hades
The final aspects of the Infernal Arms inHadeswere taken from figures from different myths, legends, and religions from across the world. Some of these aspects were the most popular in Hades, and it’s very likely that it’ll be the same forHades 2. It’s likely thatMelinoe’s Nocturnal Arms' final aspectswill do the same, and may even be taken from different witches or figures associated with magic from across different time periods in human history. Materials to activate these aspects are likely already available inHades 2, with several materials currently having no purpose inHades 2’s Early Access, and game files have indicated that there are plans for further Nocturnal Arms aspects.
Hades 2
WHERE TO PLAY
The first-ever sequel from Supergiant Games builds on the best aspects of the original god-like rogue-like dungeon crawler in an all-new, action-packed, endlessly replayable experience rooted in the Underworld of Greek myth and its deep connections to the dawn of witchcraft. BATTLE BEYOND THE UNDERWORLDAs the immortal Princess of the Underworld, you’ll explore a bigger, deeper mythic world, vanquishing the forces of the Titan of Time with the full might of Olympus behind you, in a sweeping story that continually unfolds through your every setback and accomplishment.MASTER WITCHCRAFT AND DARK SORCERYInfuse your legendary weapons of Night with ancient magick, so that none may stand in your way. Become stronger still with powerful Boons from more than a dozen Olympian gods, from Apollo to Zeus. There are nearly limitless ways to build your abilities.MINGLE WITH (MORE) GODS, GHOSTS, AND MONSTERSMeet a cast of dozens of fully-voiced, larger-than-life characters, including plenty of new faces and some old friends. Grow closer to them through a variety of new interactions, and experience countless unique story events based on how your journey unfolds.EVERY RUN IS ITS OWN ADVENTURENew locations, challenges, upgrade systems, and surprises await as you delve into the ever-shifting Underworld again and again. Reveal the mysteries of the Arcana Altar, tame witchy familiars, and gather reagents using Tools of the Unseen to get closer to your goal.THE PERKS OF IMMORTALITYThanks to a variety of permanent upgrades and the return of God Mode, you don’t have to be a god yourself to experience whatHades IIhas to offer. But if you happen to be one, you can brave escalating challenges for greater rewards, and prove just how divine you really are.
