Hades 2is still in early access, but the depth of its story so far has many fans invested. Similar to the first game, the sequel follows Hades' offspring, Melinoe, as she fights to save her family from Chronos' clutches and also helps Olympus in defeating the Titan of Time’s evil forces.Hades 2takes the beloved roguelike features to another level, while bringing to life a renewed cast of characters from Greek mythology.
Thestory ofHades 2takes place sometime after the first game, so Melinoe encounters many familiar faces, such as the Olympians, Chaos, Hades, and more. However, there are still many characters from the previous title who have yet to make an appearance.
Hades Characters That Haven’t Shown Up in Hades 2’s Story
As mentioned,Hades 2’s main plot is that Melinoe has to rescue her family from imprisonment after Chronos took over the Underworld. In a flashback, players see many familiar characters frozen and trapped inside small box-like chambers, as Chronos takes over the House of Hades. So far, Melinoe is only able to meet a select few from the House of Hades: Skelly and Hypnos, who are both safe in The Crossroads;Cerberus in the Fields of Mourning; and Hades himself, who’s imprisoned in Tartarus.
Zagreus
The protagonist of the firstHadesgame and Melinoe’s older brother, Zagreus is known for trying to escape the Underworld to find his biological mother, Persephone. While his role in the sequel is still unknown, many fans are hoping to seeZagreus work together with Melinoe inHades 2.
Nyx
Known as the Primordial Goddess of Night, Nyx is the adoptive mother of Zagreus and the mother of manyHadescharacters, like Thanatos, Hypnos, and Nemesis. Although she hasn’t shown up inHades 2, her presence is still felt through conversations with various characters.
Children of Nyx
Persephone
The Queen of the Underworld is an important figure in Zagreus' mission to escape the Underworld. After returning to the world above, Persephone lived in solitude while tending to her garden. Zagreus eventually convinces her to return and reclaim her throne as queen, and becomes the bridge to reunite Hades with his family on Olympus. Shortly after the events ofHades, Persephone gives birth to her second child, Melinoe.
Thanatos
Known as Death Incarnate, Thanatos is the twin brother of Hypnos and Zagreus' very close friend. He’s usually seen gathering souls around the Underworld, and helping Zagreus defeat enemies on certain levels. InHades 2, Melinoe can use Thanatos' scythe through theMoonstone Axe’s Aspect of Thanatos.
Megaera
Meg is one-third of the Furies, who are responsible for punishing Hades' prisoners. Many remember her as the final boss of Tartarus, as she attempts to stop Zagreus from progressing to Asphodel. ThroughoutHades, it’s been hinted that Zagreus used to date, and players canrekindle the spark by romancing Megaerain the game.
Dusa
The beloved floating Gorgon head is always seen flying around and cleaning every corner of the House of Hades.Dusa is also known for having a huge crush on Zagreus, and players are able to romance her once they max out their relationship with her.
Sisyphus
Sisyphus is one of Hades' prisoners in Tartarus, who keeps an optimistic attitude despite pushing a heavy boulder for all eternity. It’s unknown what happened to him after Chronos took over, but players can see Bouldy the Boulder, which is now covered in moss, inHades 2when they visit Hades' domain.
Orpheus and Eurydice
Both Orpheus and Eurydice start out as prisoners of Hades at the beginning of the first game. The former is hired as a court musician in the throne room, while the latter is living somewhere in Asphodel. Although they have a sad backstory inHades,Zagreus can help reunite Orpheus and Eurydice. Once reunited, Orpheus can be seen hanging out and singing with Eurydice in her humble abode in Asphodel.
Achilles and Patroclus
Another inseparable pair are Achilles and Patroclus, who can also be reunited inHades. Achilles starts out as one of Zagreus' trusted trainers, along with Skelly. Meanwhile, Patroclus is a heroic shade living in Elysium, who often reminisces about his friendship with Achilles. Once reunited,Achilles visits Patroclus in Elysium, where they happily talk about their lives as former warriors.
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.
