“Central to this ancient and oft-feared and misunderstood practice is Hecate, the secretive goddess of witchcraft and the crossroads,” Supergiant says. In fact, she is perhaps the chief inspiration for Hades 2 and its theme of witchcraft. In the FAQ, Supergiant says Hecate will be an important figure in the game.

That’s Hecate! It’s not confirmed in the trailer itself, but if you check the credits in the YouTube description, you’ll see that Amelia Tyler is listed as the voice actor for Hecate, alongside Judy Alice Lee as Melinoë. Who is the cool witch Melinoë fights in the trailer? Oh, and this is how to pronounce her name: She’s a nymph or moon goddess, and a bringer of nightmares, associated with the queen of the underworld, Persephone, as well as with Hecate. Like Zagreus, Melinoë isn’t a pure creation of Supergiant’s, but an existing figure from Greek mythology that the developer has adapted to fit its story. According to Supergiant, she’s “an immortal witch and sorceress with powerful magical abilities.” In the game’s lore, she Hades’ daughter and the sister of Zagreus, star of the first game. Who is Melinoë, Princess of the Underworld?

Supergiant promised more information on the early-access phase in 2023, but stopped short of saying it would actually be available during 2023. Hades 2’s early-access build will be available on both Steam and the Epic Store. However, Supergiant did confirm that Hades 2 will be released in an early-access version on PC, as its predecessor was. It has been working on the game since the start of 2021, but the developer says “We still have a lot left to build.” The game is expected to be released on PC and consoles, but the specific platforms will be announced closer to its release. Supergiant has not announced a release date for Hades 2 yet.

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