Hades 2 Early Access Patch 11 Released

Hades 2 Patch 11: The Final Early Access Update Pre-1.0 Release

Supergiant Games has officially announced that Patch 11 will serve as the final update for Hades 2 before its transition from early access to a full 1.0 release. This significant patch introduces various enhancements to the Nocturnal Arms, along with several Boons and Blessings. Notably, resources such as Void Lens and Zodiac Sands will convert to Prestige with the arrival of the 1.0 patch, which will also showcase the highly anticipated true ending of the game.

Key Changes in Gameplay Mechanics

The patch particularly focuses on adjustments to the Nocturnal Arms, including the introduction of three primary abilities: Black Coat, Moonstone Axe, and Umbral Flames. Players can expect changes in the functionalities of these weapons:

Umbral Flames: Increased size and speed of projectiles; specific upgrades vary between characters.
Black Coat: Enhanced blocking capabilities during Omega Attack, with AOE damage scaling based on certain conditions.
Moonstone Axe: Higher damage output during attacks, especially when used alongside Thanatos for an increased chance of critical hits.

Detailed Patch Notes for Hades 2

The comprehensive notes for Patch 11 detail a range of changes, many of which stem from player feedback. Below are highlights from the update:

General Gameplay Enhancements

Important Notice: In anticipation of the v1.0 launch, any Zodiac Sand or Void Lens in your inventory will convert to Prestige upon loading your save at that time. Players can continue to gather these resources until the update.

Refinements for Nocturnal Arms

Umbral Flames: Projectile size and orbit speed increased.
Moonstone Axe: Attack sequence damage boosted.
Black Coat: Improved blocking while executing Omega Attack.

Boons and Blessings Adjustments

Several Boons and Blessings received significant tuning:

Storm Ring (Zeus): Damage increases.
Tidal Ring (Poseidon): Damage reduced.
New Boon: Ripple Effect (Hera x Poseidon): A chance for effects to trigger twice.

Enemy and Encounter Modifications

Patch 11 also modifies enemy encounters across various locations:

Fewer enemies in Olympus encounters.
Adjusted difficulty for specific foes such as Typhon and Unrivaled Scylla.
Improvements to overall balance and combat pacing.

Visual and Audio Improvements

Further enhancements have been made to the game’s art and audio feedback:

Visual effects in combat have been optimized for clarity.
Improved sound effects for character abilities.

Bug Fixes and Miscellaneous Changes

This patch addresses numerous bugs and quality of life improvements:

Adjusted interactions for several Boons to ensure they function properly.
Fixed various visual and audio issues offering a smoother gaming experience.

Hades 2 remains available in early access on PC, with Patch 11 now implemented. The anticipated 1.0 release will also debut on platforms including the Nintendo Switch and anticipated Switch 2.

For further detailed changes, you can view the full patch notes here.

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