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Gear Up for The High Speed Update!

By Greg Kasavin June 11th, 2019

It's time to battle out of hell faster than ever before in Hades, with the launch of the game's latest major Early Access update!

The High Speed Update introduces a brand-new suite of lightning-quick abilities that add even more variety to the game's fluid, blood-pumping combat. Here are the highlights:

Key Features

- Welcome Hermes, messenger of the gods, swiftest of all Olympians! His boons make you faster than ever, unlocking new potential in battle.

- Battle New Foes, the death-spewing Soul Catcher and explosive Flame Wheels -- each bringing new challenges to Elysium, the game's toughest biome!

- Explore New Chambers in Elysium, expanding the types of dangers and surprises that await on the way to the surface.

- Gain New Boons, such as 'Battle Rage' and 'Merciful End'! Wield these godly powers responsibly!

- Discover a New Music Track: 'Last Words', a rocking theme heralding Thanatos, the enigmatic incarnation of death.

Plus, we've added lots of new fully-voiced story moments, updated art and visual FX, and more! Read the full patch notes here, inside the game client, or our Supergiant official Discord. There's also this:

And, coming later this summer: another huge update, featuring the game's next main biome after Elysium. Stay tuned!