Hades II (2024) — Story, World Setting & Character Breakdown
Developer: Supergiant Games • Publisher: Supergiant Games • Platforms: PC
World Setting & Story Premise
The shadows of Erebus, the Oceanus depths, the Tartarus underworld, and the besieged heights of Mount Olympus under assault by Titan armies.
Chronos, the Titan of Time and estranged father of Hades, escapes imprisonment and invades the Underworld, capturing Lord Hades and Zagreus. Melinoë, sister of Zagreus and witch-princess trained by Hecate, descends into the underworld and ascends to Olympus using witchcraft and Olympian boons.
Key Characters & Narrative Roles
Melinoë — Protagonist
Affiliation: Princess of the Underworld / Witch of the Crossroads • Relationship:
Trained by Hecate in dark sorcery to fulfill the prophecy of slaying Chronos.
Chronos — Main Antagonist
Affiliation: Titan of Time • Relationship:
Immortal entity who bends time to imprison the House of Hades and wage war on Olympus.
Headmistress Hecate — Mentor
Affiliation: Crossroads of Witchcraft • Relationship:
Goddess of witchcraft who raised and trained Melinoë after the fall of the Underworld.