Like other immortals he’ll offer boons ‘n’ blessings while smarming at you from afar.

I did, and yes, this foe is definitely large and perhaps even in charge.

“Various forms of wildlife now may appear throughout the Crossroads,” it teases.

The god of war Ares stands behind the axe-wielding hero of Hades 2 with his hand on her shoulder.

But this won’t arrive until “some months from now”.

The first Hades was in early access for just under two years.

Whereas this sequel hasn’t been out even a year yet.

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So if you’re waiting around for the final release, um, just wait longer?