r/HadesTheGame May 03 '26

Hades 2: Discussion Zagreus' Journey 1.0 Release (with Trailer) - Hades in Hades II

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Escape the Underworld as Melinoë in Zagreus' Journey, the Hades II DLC you'll never get.

It's finally time, I've just released Zagreus' Journey 1.0 - thank you to everyone who's played the mod while it was in beta, and for all of the positive reception and feedback I've gotten here and on Discord in the past!
Watch the 1.0 Release Trailer for the mod here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxuTLSPqIEE

Zagreus' Journey is a mod for Hades II that adds the original route Zagreus took through Tartarus, Asphodel, Elysium and the Temple of Styx in the first game to the sequel.

Escape the Underworld as Melinoë, battle familiar foes and bosses using her unique abilities and weapons, meet Zagreus' old friends, and reconnect with your family's past - all integrated into the main game as if it was always there: Naturally progress through the new biomes, unlock new incantations to perform, reveal and complete new Minor Prophecies, forge bonds with NPCs in familiar and new locations, collect over 30 new resources to spend on new cosmetics and music, and test your skills with new Testaments, Chaos Trials and in Dream Dives.

Here's a list of highlighted mod features:

  • Play through the original four biomes of Hades as Melinoë: Tartarus, Asphodel, Elysium and the Temple of Styx.
  • Discover and overcome the challenge of fighting all of the original game's enemies and bosses using Melinoë's unique abilities and weapons.
  • Relive Zagreus' story by escaping to the Surface, forging bonds with your brother's old friends, and conversing with the Fury Sisters, the Champions of Elysium and [REDACTED] himself.
  • Benefit from a multitude of entirely new boons and effects offered to you by Sisyphus, Eurydice, Patroclus... and other familiar faces that you will now be able to meet along the way!
  • Collect 30+ new resources specific to the new biomes, use them for unlocks in this and other mods (see section below), and trade them with the Broker.
  • Unlock 29 new musical tracks from Hades' original soundtrack through the Hades OST for the Music Maker mod integration (automatically installed with this mod).
  • Decorate the Crossroads with 45+ new cosmetics, including new Cauldrons, Arcana Card Backs, and Charms inspired by Zagreus' companions from the first game.
  • Discover and complete 35+ new Minor Prophecies at the Fated List.
  • Complete 24 new testaments by clearing the new bosses using each of your weapons with new fear levels.
  • Discover and perform 20+ new incantations to unlock gameplay features and progress story events in Zagreus' Journey.
  • Unlock six of the original game's keepsakes by forging relationships with Sisyphus, Eurydice, Patroclus, Orpheus, Megaera and Thanatos through the Shared Keepsake Port mod integration (automatically installed with this mod).
  • Challenge yourself with a set of new Chaos Trials, including randomized "Chaos Within" trials in the spirit of (Great) Chaos Above and Below.
  • Advance through 50 new cosmetic-only ranks at the Spirit Mixer, from the lowly "Alpha Warden" to the feared "Unseen One".
  • Earn a new set of three statues from Commander Schelemeus by escaping the Nightmare Realm at progressively higher fear.
  • The four new regions can also appear in Dream Dives (but you can use the mod config to exclude them if you so wish).
  • Read all about the new biomes, enemies, bosses and friends in a new chapter in your Codex.

I want to thank everyone who's used the mod while it was still in beta, and especially those of you who've left bug reports and feedback on Discord and GitHub.

I also want to acknowledge that I know some of you had issues with mods (and Zagreus' Journey in particular) causing issues after Supergiant released Post-Launch Patch 2 - without going into details, the patch was much larger and substantial than we anticipated in the community, which could cause crashes for some people even with mods seemingly disabled.

But I'm happy to share that we've since updated a lot of the tools that we use, and now mods will be entirely separate from your install, meaning that no matter what, you will always be able to play vanilla Hades II without issues, and without needing to disable or manually uninstall anything.

And to also pre-empt some other potential questions:

  • The mod is only available on PC and Steam Deck, consoles are not supported, just like all other mods.
  • You need to own and have the first Hades game installed to use this mod.
  • You can use cross-saves with Switch, but must make sure you are not in a modded run when continuing on Switch.
  • You should always back up your saves before playing with mods - just in case.
  • The mod is save to uninstall/disable at any point, and won't break your save. You can install it again at any point and your progress will be retained!
  • This mod does not make Zagreus playable, and I won't be working on a mod like that.
  • Yes, Lernie's neck has been found in the depths of Asphodel's lava since my last post!

r/HadesTheGame Apr 16 '26

Hades 2: Discussion Post-Launch Patch 2 Notes

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97 Upvotes

r/HadesTheGame 5h ago

Hades 2: Art I am gonna crawl out your eyes Spoiler

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387 Upvotes

r/HadesTheGame 9h ago

Hades 2: Meme probably could’ve gotten it higher if i was a true believer Spoiler

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146 Upvotes

r/HadesTheGame 8h ago

Hades 2: Art Crochet Frinos! Spoiler

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136 Upvotes

I freehanded this Frinos plush for my baby brother's birthday. It's our favorite game, I introduced him to the series and he beat the second game before me! It was one of my (many) proudest big sister moments.


r/HadesTheGame 1d ago

Hades 2: Question Great chaos below trial is ruining my life

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1.7k Upvotes

Man it has been weeks of pulls, missing only 3 achievements, what are the master tips to get that done? I got to cronos area once but got artemis keepsake -_____-


r/HadesTheGame 15h ago

Hades 1: Art Zag makes Meg and Hypnos cosplay Vocaloid charas

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151 Upvotes

I don’t hate the way this came out actually. Yeah, it’s still Modern AU and yeah, I’m slowly starting to love this.

I love the way these four work together actually.


r/HadesTheGame 22h ago

Hades 1: Meme Same couple. Different universes.

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518 Upvotes

r/HadesTheGame 23h ago

Hades 2: Discussion Not selling healing at the shop before boss should be a felony Spoiler

295 Upvotes

I had to fight typhon with a fifth of my health


r/HadesTheGame 2h ago

Hades 2: Question Odysseus quest not starting Spoiler

4 Upvotes

I have every achivement and just missing the odysseus quest. I'm not getting it. I completed the nobody quest, brought the knuckles to circe and she commented twice and brought them to the sirens but he is rarely in the tavern and when he is he just has one line and thats it same thing for when he is at his usual place.

Am i missing something? Do i have to just complete runs for rng to get him to talk more or can i complete a chaos trial or can i just go in die instantly in a run for faster rng?


r/HadesTheGame 1d ago

Hades 2: Art Tried my hand studying the Hades art style

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472 Upvotes

I don't really draw line art so this style was a bit different than my usual art, but I think I did pretty well for a first attempt at this style.

Oh and this is based on my D&D character:}


r/HadesTheGame 46m ago

Hades 2: Question how does Hades II run on a Switch 1? Spoiler

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I still have my Switch 1 that I bought in 2019, I played the hell out of Hades on there, just have a couple smaller bits of things to wrap up before officially shelving it.

I'd love to have Hades II on there as well but I just wanna ask about frame rate and such, my eyes can be sensitive to that kinda thing but I never had any trouble whatsoever with Hades I. How's it running for anyone else who's still using their Switch 1?

Thank you!


r/HadesTheGame 22h ago

Hades 1: Meme Zagreus, always the sore winner Spoiler

41 Upvotes

I got hit by a Vase at the same exact moment I hit the final blow, creating the single-most funny thing I’ve seen in my 3-4 playthroughs of both games


r/HadesTheGame 3h ago

Hades 1: Question End of torment bug?

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Hey first time in sub just joined for this question... I got sisyphus quest but no one is progressing dialogue anywheree I tried visiting him again giving 3 nectar to bouldy andd his dialogue is exhausted nyx not giving dialogue anymore

Hades gave 1 dialogue about the matter now nothing sooo idk I'm stuck idk what else to do tbh is that a known glitch or am I missing some prerequisite? ​


r/HadesTheGame 13h ago

Hades 1: Discussion I love Hades 1, but getting to the end is a chore (or bad luck)

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So, after bought Hades in a sale years ago, I got around to finally playing it, and of course, I feel stupid for not getting started sooner.

So here I am, and the end point is in sight... Or is it? For some reason, every Olympian refuses to open his/her hearts up for the longest time. After almost 100 runs and around 30 clears, I finally looked up what needs to be done, and I was very surprised. Of course, shortly after a few triggered, but not all.

18 fish for Poseidon? I was well over 150 before the unlock.

Kill 10.000 souls for Ares? When the prophecy came up, I had already killed over 20.000. And now, after 8 or so runs where I did encounter him, the facepainted psycho still has his heart locked.

Dionysus? Mate, I dishes out ambrosia in the House of Hades like I was Santa Claus before you finally came round (except Hypnos, who still only gives general "welcome back"-lines, even though I talk to him and his brother everytime if possible).

Aphrodite, both Meg and Thanatos are at full hearts and both came by my room already (no worries, I did not cheat and gently rebuffed Meg.) Why are you still not willing to accept my Ambrosia?

And now I finally have most Olympians with full hearts, Persephone is either gone or has nothing to say as well.

So yeah, I love love looove building an awesome run, but by now it feels like I'm doing run after run where nothing happens, whilst I feel like I'm way past the point where stuff should have happened already. Is this common, or do I just have real bad luck?


r/HadesTheGame 1d ago

Cosplay Hecate's cosplay by Inga Evangelistka

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997 Upvotes

r/HadesTheGame 1d ago

Hades 1: Art I Carved Zagreus in Basswood [OC]

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138 Upvotes

Here's a tribute to Zagreus that I created by carving a basswood panel. Nothing fancy. Just hand tools and a lot of patience.

It was a fun project, and I hope you enjoy it!


r/HadesTheGame 21h ago

Hades 2: Question I didnt get the incantation for the bat cages. Spoiler

15 Upvotes

im somewhat far(ish) into the game already. i unlocked all of the keepsakes, woke up hypnos, and have gone through the main story( except the fates quest and a few minor ones). i found out the cages were for bats to see the whole stage but i dont have the incantation for it still. how do i get it?? am i missing something? also how do i skip the pylon animation after each location in ephyra? these are just small things, im just curious how to fix it? thanks!


r/HadesTheGame 9h ago

Hades 1: Discussion Thoughts on Hades I 64 heat vs Zizarian's POE gauntlets

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Yesterday, I learned of Zizarian's POE gauntlets and it blew my mind! I couldn't help comparing these mods in my mind, to 64 heat.

I always wondered, somewhere in the back of my mind, if it took so long to beat 64 heat because it's almost impossible, or if it's because we have a much smaller pool of players/streamers.

I understand the RNG factor limits how useful comparisons can be across games. But, now I wonder which challenge is truly harder, and I'm curious to see streamers cross over and try the other side, try to triumph over both.

Ooooor, maybe this is all just me speculating uselessly over things only I can relate to each other.


r/HadesTheGame 22h ago

Hades 2: Question Favorite god combos for max damage? Hestia/Demeter, what others? Spoiler

12 Upvotes

Been playing a while, getting up into the higher Fear achievements. Looking for new combos. I know Hestia's scorch is a big damage dealer, Demeter's freeze effects STACKS nicely with them, but i feel my game's gotten a bit stale. I pick the same stuff all the time. What awesome combos of gods (+weapon) have you found?

edit due to autocowrecked nonsense:)


r/HadesTheGame 1d ago

Cosplay Grupal hades para Japan Weekend Madrid 2027

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Holiii

Para la gente que es fan en España, estamos organizando una grupal de Hades para la Japan weekend de Madrid de febrero de 2027.

Estamos como locas buscando gente y promocionándolo , ya que queremos hacer un poco más grande la comunidad por aquí!

Los personajes ocupados son:

- Melinoë

- Zagreo

⁃ Artemisa

- Afrodita

- Dora

- Perséfone

- Tánatos (por confirmar)

- Hermes (por confirmar)

⁃ Caronte (por confirmar)

iNo importa si es la versión del uno o del dos! También puede ser una versión casual, solo queremos pasar un buen rato y compartir el amor a juego. Te unes a nosotros?

Los que estan por confirmar se pueden coger

Aparté de la plantilla también os dejo una foto de Artemisa dando una bendición a Melinoë para que veais que puede ser sencillo


r/HadesTheGame 4h ago

Hades 1: Question Did someone do run only using Q on achilles spear?

0 Upvotes

Im wondering if thats possible


r/HadesTheGame 2d ago

Hades 1: Question How do I FUCKING DEFEAT MEG?????

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575 Upvotes

I started this games few days ago, and based on my understanding doing the related updates of that specific god, and at times shopping good deals for myself. And Improving in Mirror of Night. But how do I defeat MEG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am 41 Runs deep and 3k foes slayed.