After a lengthy period in Early Access, Hades released to widespread critical acclaim in 2020, becoming a sort of viral sensation. For a few months after launch, Hades was everywhere online, with people openly discussing its addictive combat mechanics and level design, as well as its vast array of attractive characters. After The Game Awards 2022, fans now have confirmation that Hades 2 is in the works, and it won't be long before players get to meet a whole new cast of Greek mythological figures.
With a story that saw Hades' son Zagreus attempting to escape the underworld, the original Hades introduced a plethora of iconic Greek gods and mythical figures. Based on the announcement trailer, it seems as though Hades 2 is continuing in its predecessor's footsteps, introducing a slew of new mythical characters including the Titans, who could make for some pretty thrilling boss fights.
Hades 2 Could Have Great Titan Boss Fights
Hades 2's announcement trailer didn't give away too much, but it did reveal the general premise of the coming sequel. Hades 2 will put players in the boots of Melinoe, the daughter of Hades and half-sister of Zagreus. In the trailer, Melinoe can be seen training with Hecate, the goddess of witchcraft who plays a pivotal role in the mythology of the underworld. The game's inciting incident seems to be Chronos' escape from his imprisonment in the underworld, forcing Melinoe to step up and stop him before he wages his war on Olympus.
In Greek mythology, Chronos is a Titan - some of the first beings in the universe. These Titans gave birth to the Greek gods, who would eventually band together to overthrow their parents, creating a new world in the process. Chronos is one of the most important Titans, being the embodiment of time and the father of Zeus, Poseidon, Demeter, Hera, Hestia, and Hades. After being imprisoned in Tartarus for literal ages, it seems as though Chronos is on a mission of revenge, and it's likely the rest of his family would be keen to join.
Hades 2 seems primed to feature Titans as its main antagonists, and as such, it's a safe bet that players will get to face off against some of them through boss battles. The first Hades featured some incredibly memorable boss fights, with each character using a unique moveset that hearkened back to their mythology in subtle, rewarding ways. The Bone Hydra boss battle is a perfect example of this, sprouting more heads as the fight goes on despite the unique contributions of its battlefield. There's a lot of potential in Hades 2 using the Titans as bosses, and there are a few that should definitely make the cut.
Two Titans have already been mentioned in Hades, those being Hyperion and Theia. Brother and sister, Hyperion is the Titan embodiment of the sun, while Theia is the embodiment of sight and vision. A boss fight featuring both Hyperion and Theia could offer some unique mechanics, with lighting being used to blind the player and keep them on their toes, perhaps having to use the game's audio to detect oncoming attacks. Mnemosyne is another Titan who could make for a great boss fight in Hades 2, with her powers revolving around memory in a way that could turn that encounter into more of a puzzle game.
Hades 2 is in development, with Early Access planned for 2023.