Supergiant Games Reveals 3 Hours of Bewitching Hades 2 Gameplay

This footage serves as our proper introduction to Hades 2 new protagonist Melinoë, who, like the last game’s Zagreus is essentially a minor Greek mythological deity who has here been blown up into starring status. In classical Greek myth, Melinoë is a briefly mentioned cthonic nymph or underworld denizen invoked in the Orphic Hymns, who is seen as a “bringer of nightmares and madness.” Here, she reads more like a underworld witch in training, bearing a grudge against the ancient Titan Cronus. In Greek mythology, the Titans were of course overthrown by the ascendant gods, including Cronus being eliminated by his own sons Zeus, Hades and Poseiden. No doubt we’re continuing the theme of difficult paternal relationships here, just as we saw with Zagreus and his own father in Hades.

The gameplay below features Rao using the game’s new “Magick” system, while also highlighting the new addition of a player inventory, in which Melinoë can seemingly collect spell agents for use in her magical abilities. Also appearing: New godly faces, including the likes of the sun-bringing Apollo, forge god Hephaestus, or legendary hero Odysseus, protagonist of Homer’s The Odyssey. And of course, the footage hints at what will no doubt end up being an extremely deep collection of voice acting and music from the company’s celebrated composer Darren Korb.

More Hades 2 details look to continue arriving in the immediate future as others get their hands on the Hades 2 technical test, and excitement for the game’s upcoming Early Access phase will continue to build. In the meantime, you can check out the new footage below.